Link to WebsiteLink to Blog/Journal EntriesLink to learn more about the PodcastLink to learn more about LaunaLink to Gravatar Profile Card with all Social Media LinksI am a 47 year old GenXer Born and raised on the West Coast discovering herself through divorce, mental health, and female friendships.Wondering if it's me, menopause, or just midlife messiness. After "barely" surviving a Traumatic Event - in an Emergency Room - in February 2024 - I suffered another - equally traumatic event - by way of Spousal Abandonment. My spouse of almost 10 years - walked out of my life, while I was taking a shower, unannounced and with ZERO warning. He cut off all communication and filed for divorce less than a month later and I have not seen, comunicated, or spoken with him since. My journals have helped me get this far and sharing them was my first attempt at vulnerability.....I hope to continue this process by sharing more of my story on this Podcast as I navigate the disappointment of my failed marriage, betrayal from my ExBFF of over 30 years, and healing my trauma that I've spend almost a decade working on in Therapy. I'm figuring out how to forge my new path forward, realizing that I've always been happier alone and unchained.I'm learning how strong I am when I've been pushed to the brink. I'm learning that I can still trust my judgment in people and within myself - Two BAD APPLES (who have claimed to be the "closest ones to me") did not spoil my entire bunch.I'm Finding comfort in the fact that my female friendships have always been and continue to be the MOST VALUABLE asset in my life and that I can FULLY TRUST MYSELF AND my emotional intelligence - despite what my Haters (the bad apples) want everone else to believe .Thank You for listening and reading it truly means the world to me - XOXO LaunaLink to WebsiteLink to Blog/Journal EntriesLink to learn more about the PodcastLink to learn more about LaunaLink to Gravatar Profile Card with all Social Media LinksThis story as told in the podcast and blog is based on my understanding and perspective, and should not be interpreted as factual claims about any individual or entity without further verification The names and places have been changed or left cryptic to protect the accused  My name has also been changed to protect myself from my ex as he continues to drag out the divorce process in courtBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/midlife-misery-the-journals--6430471/support.