02/20/2025
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I have been living in my own liminal space. I have learned to be comfortable with 'not knowing what is next'. This has been challenging and unexpected; as most of these situations are. Certain decisions have been made; while others are finding its footing.
My work remains. My work in serving midlife women in transition, along with a few organizational clients will continue. I love helping women remain relevant, resilient and remarkable. I have been doing this work for a long, long time and it is part of my being.
I will no longer do this work full time. Or as many of us entrepreneurs know, the hours are far beyond what is considered 'full time'.
I am freeing up my time to focus on three things:
⏳ my own health and wellness
⏳ my father's care
⏳ ways to support others in the midst of the changing global landscape as a direct result of the new US administration (how's that for being politically appropriate?).
I really don't know what this will look like but I know I want to wrap my arms more tightly around the issues that resonate in my soul:
👭 A woman's right to choose
✡️ The rise of anti-semitism
🧓 The ongoing bias of gendered ageism
After receiving a autoimmune disease diagnosis a few months back coupled with the ongoing feelings of grief for almost two years, I want to be much more intentional daily to my own care. Living in this chronic state for so long, has taken its toll. We all know the saying 'if you don't take care of yourself first, then you can not take care of others'.
My father's health continues to decline. He continues to surprise all of us that he is still here. He needs 24 hour care. His heart is strong and is mind is aware; though he is not able to communicate very well and cannot take care of any of his daily needs on his own.
We have put our house in south Florida on the market; though the real estate market has paused at the moment (It would take me another post to share my feelings on the current US administration). We were originally considering moving to Europe but have put that on hold to be near my dad's home. We are thinking of either moving back to CLT or Philly. Our dream of living as expats may come later.
As far as the rest is concerned, I am open to the possibilities. If any of my friends have ideas to share, I would be delighted to have a conversation.
I remain here to listen, to support, to encourage and to cry or scream with. The world needs all of us to help mitigate or reverse these big and scary changes.
What will remain is up to all of us. Not one person!
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