35. From Avoidance to Awareness: Lessons from My 28-Year-Old Self

In this solo episode, I close out the Woman Emerged series by sharing one of my most personal stories: my divorce at 28.

Back then, I thought I was moving on by staying busy, dating, and distracting myself. But the truth is, I was avoiding my emotions, had lost my identity, and didn’t understand boundaries or self-care. Looking back now with compassion, I see how those years shaped me and led me to the self-awareness and emotional intelligence I have today.

I also reflect on the incredible women I spoke with throughout this series and the resilience they showed in their own journeys. For me, the word emerge captures what happens when we rise from adversity—not as the same person we were, but as someone stronger, more authentic, and more aware.

In This Episode, I Share:

• How I avoided my feelings during my divorce and what I learned from it
• Why distraction doesn’t heal pain—it only delays it
• What self-care, boundaries, and identity looked like for me then (and now)
• How unprocessed emotions show up later in life if we don’t face them
• Why resilience and sharing our stories are so important in healing

If you’ve ever been through a breakup, loss, or any big life transition, I hope my story helps you feel less alone—and reminds you that healing is possible.

Resources & Links:

• Listen to the full Woman Emerged series for more inspiring stories
• Quote I mentioned: Brené Brown — “One day you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you’re going through, and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide.”
• Want to share your own story of resilience? Drop me a line!

As always, remember: you are enough just as you are.

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