Feeling my Age Sink In

After my daughter's death I began to truly feel my age sink in. I gained weight, had trauma induced menopause, and body dysmorphia. I struggled and not only lost my daughter, but lost many people I cared for in life. Nothing was the same and trying to find a way to heal myself is an ongoing journey.    Key Takeaways:    [2:14] Feeling old after Molly's death [4:04] Losing everything, not just Molly and gaining weight  [6:27] Trauma induced menopause and body dysmorphia  [10:04] Having a physical response to death [15:28] Using exercise to connect with the people I've dated  [17:50] Raising my kids to be athletic  [18:38] Hating my body growing up [22:17] How cognitive behavioral therapy can help  [23:37] Finding a positive aspect to associate with my identity  [24:25] Sexual assault victims have the responsibility to not make others uncomfortable  [26:50] Being told to keep secrets  [28:02] Being disconnected to my body  [29:47] Other peoples crushing expectations  [33:27] Looking at how somatic healing can help my life [35:31] Finding ways that make you happy as a whole   Resources:   Florence Holway Story  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   YouTube   The Molly B Foundation