Helping midlife moms finally feel enough so they can stop overthinking, take action, and build a life that includes them too.
Something I've been working on is almost here…
Something I have been working on......Hey Reader, I want to share something personal with you. A while back I found myself sitting alone in a quiet house after everyone had gone to bed, asking myself a question I had never let myself ask out loud: Where did I go? I had spent decades pouring everything I had into my family, supporting, nurturing, keeping everything going, and somewhere along the way, I stopped mattering to myself. What a sad place to be in. But after I started sharing on YouTube, I realized that I was not alone in my feelings. Every time I tried to focus on something that was mine, guilt rushed in like a flood. Does this sound familiar? I wrote a book about it. End Mom Guilt in Midlife is available for pre-order right now on Amazon and officially launches this Tuesday, May 12th. It's written for the midlife mom who has given everything to everyone else and is finally ready, even if she's a little scared, to give something back to herself. Inside you'll find 8 chapters that walk you through:
This is not a book about being a better mom. It's a book about becoming a whole woman again and discovering that your family benefits most when you are authentically you. You can pre-order your copy right here:
Tuesday feels like a big day. I'm thankful you're part of it. More coming Sunday including something I want to ask you personally. Thank you for being part of my midlife author journey, Shanna Look out for my email on Sunday! 600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246 |
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Helping midlife moms finally feel enough so they can stop overthinking, take action, and build a life that includes them too.
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