The Quiet Mid-Life Shift: Finding Our Rhythm When the Body Whispers "Rest"

When you're in the busy "Middle Chapter" of life (teens, partnership, aging parents) and navigating an autoimmune disease, the guilt is immense. This post isn't about productivity; it's a conversation on releasing the shame attached to low energy. I share three honest reflections on redefining "enough," cultivating joy when housebound, and how setting boundaries becomes an act of self-preservation.