In transition, big time?
Lost your old "normal" and feeling sad, scared, or confused?
The gradual (or sudden) discovery that our lives, as we've been living them, are
liveable no longer. Period. Through the diagnosis, the divorce, the
empty nest, the loss or trauma, life demands that we let go of the
familiar and known.
Need some extra support, wisdom, guidance, and courage as you navigate your change?
If so, you've come to the right place.
Hi. I'm Melissa Gayle West, and I've helped women flourish after the heartbreak and losses of big change for the past 25 years as a psychotherapist, life coach, and spiritual companion. I've personally lived through several big upheavals — divorce, serious illness, death of loved ones, empty nest (see "About"). My latest book, Silver Linings (do link here?) is a map for the journey of big transitions and initiations.
The Most Important Question: Will you shut down, or be broken open into new life?
These big gransitions are what I call Destiny Points, important times when we are invited (OK, butt-kicked) to release what is outworn in our lives — identities, beliefs, habits, relationships — and allow space for new life to come in.
It's hard to imagine a new chapter of your life is starting in the midst of the pain and confusion. But every ending is also a beginning, a chance to recreate ourselves and our lives. And flourishing in ways we might never have dreamed of.
The Bad News AND the Good News:
We can't journey successfully through these kinds of transitions by
ourselves. (Trust me: If it could have been done, I would have done
it.)
We all need inspiration, help, and support to travel
through the heartbreak of loss, and the mind-bending disorientation and
instability of the unknown that follows.
We need a wise and compassionate guide to help us navigate the grief, the mystery of so much unknown, and the sweet inrushing of new life, creativity, possibilities, and love.
If I can help you, or if you want to have a conversation to see if I can, please call me at 206-427-1325, or email me at Melissa@MelissaGayleWest.com.
And blessings on your journey. My heart's with you.
SIG
