Erika's second Act!

Hey there, fabulous readers! Coach Jeanette here, ready to share a story about a resilient mom!  I want to introduce you to Erika, a remarkable woman who faced a horrendously (her words) and dificult divorce and emerged stronger and more radiant than ever.

As a mom to two incredible grown-ups, a 22 year old son who still lives at home! and a 25-year-old daughter with a knack for bossing everyone around! Yet, Erika was grateful for the young people they had become and truth be told her "kids" were her rock through it all, offering a mix of tough love and unwavering support.

Also, let's not forget Erika's crew of friends, sure, it's a small crew, but they're like family. They laughed, cried, and shared countless bottles of wine as Erika navigated the choppy waters of post-divorce life.

Throughout this change in life, Erika struggled to maintain a “happy” (outwardly). countenance, showing up at work at the health care center where she is an administrator, a very busy one at that! Some days were better than others but the tough days were really tough, her whole world had changef over the past year and she was struggling to find her own identity after her divorce, and the move from her "forever" home that she loved! 

She felt pulled by pulled by being a strong mom for her children, as an administrator at the health care center and maintaining her friendships, but all of this stress left her feeling pulled in several directions and feeling stressed and totally maxed out.

So, here's where the magic happens, cue yours truly, Coach Jeanette. When I first met Erika she was a mix of nerves, sass, and a sprinkle of sadness. We clicked right away, probably because we’ve both been on that journey of transformation from married life of “we” to newly single life of “me”.

Together, we dove into the deep end of self-discovery. We laughed, we cried (okay, mostly I cried, but Erika's eye-roll game was on point), and we uncovered layers of strength and resilience, desire for change that Erika didn't know she had.

By the end of our initial sessions Erika embraced moments of joy and passions she had long relinquished, rediscovering her love for painting, belting out '80s power ballads like nobody's business, and treating herself to the occasional spa day (because hey, self-care is non-negotiable).

Today, Erika stands tall (literally, she's got killer posture) as a woman who faced adversity with grace, humor, and a whole lot of heart. Her journey reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there's always a glimmer of hope and a chance for new beginnings.

So here's to you, Erika, and to anyone out there navigating their own journey of rediscovery. Remember, the best is yet to come!