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LIVING IN MID-BLOOM
In a world where women of a certain age are often overlooked, I’m on a mission to flip the narrative and redefine what it means to be middle-aged. Are you wanting a life you’re not living? Do you want to connect with like minded women who are curious about what the future holds? With humor and compassion join April Pruitt; sexual abuse survivor, writer, cat mom, and science nerd, as she dives into honest conversations about her own mental health journey along with a variety of guests whose own stories can help cultivate a community of support and understanding that we’re not alone in this. Get ready to bloom!
LIVING IN MID-BLOOM
Why Can't I Remember? And Do I Want To? - Part Two
In part two, Lizzie and I discuss our childhood experiences, coping mechanisms, and the impact of family dynamics. We delve into the complexities of relationships, the understanding of dissociative disorders, and the importance of therapeutic journeys in healing.
I bring up the challenges of accepting joy from a perspective of fearing certain emotions that I was not allowed to have and the unfortunate familiar feelings of anxiety and traumatic situations. We also highlight the importance of self-care, and the normalization and need for radical acceptance in the healing process.
“Dissociative disorders are mental health conditions that involve experiencing a loss of connection between thoughts, memories, feelings, surroundings, behavior and identity. These conditions include escape from reality in ways that are not wanted and not healthy. This causes problems in managing everyday life. Symptoms depend in part on the type of dissociative disorder and can range from memory loss to disconnected identities. Times of stress can worsen symptoms for a while, making them easier to see”. - Mayo Clinic
Lizzie is a freelance author and is currently working on her memoir.
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April Pruitt; greeting card creator, writer, podcaster, and professional nerd, dives into honest conversations about her personal journey along with a variety of guests whose own stories can help cultivate a community of support and understanding. We all have are own struggles and ways of coping. April reminds us that no one is walking this path alone. Get ready to bloom!
