Life with Denise Blog
Inspiration, Wellness & Personal Growth for Women Over 40
Aging is a journey—one filled with transformation, self-discovery, and new beginnings. Here, you’ll find insightful articles, expert tips, and heartfelt advice on navigating life’s transitions with confidence, health, and joy. Whether you’re looking for mindfulness practices, self-care strategies, or motivation to embrace this stage of life, you’re in the right place.
Forgiveness and Gratitude: The Keys to Healing
Forgiveness hasn’t been easy, but it’s been necessary. For a long time, I replayed the hurt and disappointment. What I’ve learned is that forgiveness isn’t about excusing someone's behaviour-it’s about freeing yourself from the grip of it. When I...
Trauma Bonding
My Journey to Understanding Emotional Abuse There was a time in my life when I didn't fully understand what emotional abuse or trauma bonding meant. I thought love was supposed to be hard-that if I just tried harder things would get better. It took living through...
Cognitive Dissonance
LOVE, LESSONS and LOSS We have many reasons for staying in an unhealthy relationship. The one I have had most difficulty with in recent years is cognitive dissonance. When your beliefs and desires clash with reality. You know intuitively something...
Autumn
Aging, like autumn, is not about loss but about transformation. The trees release what they no longer need making space for rest and renewal. Likewise a woman in their 50’s and 60’s and beyond may begin letting go of old expectations, unhealthy relationships or the...
The Warmest Season: Rediscovering Passion and Purpose
Just as summer is the peak of warmth and abundance, this stage of life can be a period of true self-awareness. Woman often find themselves more confident, more authentic, and more in tune with their desires. The responsibilities of earlier decades may...
The Seasons Within: Embracing the Beauty of Aging
As the seasons change, so too do the stories they tell. Spring, in particular, is a time of renewal, rebirth, and transformation. This natural cycle can serve as a metaphor for the aging woman's journey from youthful vibrancy to graceful maturity. As spring...