Midlife Made Simple: Faith and Purpose for Christian Women

#151 The Void: When You’ve Let Go but Don’t Know What’s Next

Episode Summary

In this raw and honest episode, Shelly shares a journal entry written during a tender season of transition—sending her boys to college, closing her business, grieving friendships, and facing family loss. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the space between what was and what’s next, this heartfelt reflection will remind you: you’re not alone, and you’re not behind. You’re becoming.

Episode Notes

In this deeply personal episode, I share a journal entry I wrote just weeks before dropping my boys off at college, closing my business, grieving friendship shifts, and walking through the final days of my mother-in-law’s Alzheimer’s journey.

This isn't a strategy session. It’s an honest reflection on what it feels like to let go of everything familiar—and face the silence that follows. I call it The Void—and if you’ve ever been there too, I hope this episode helps you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.

Whether you’re grieving a role, a relationship, or just sitting in a season of waiting, this conversation is for you.

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