Sue Raine Therapy
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Feeling Stuck
A few years ago, I found myself in a strange place — stuck in a career that felt like it’d run out of road, yet not quite close enough to retirement to get excited about what’s next. It’s a limbo of sorts. My husband retired four years ago, and while I was genuinely happy for him, I couldn’t help but feel a flicker of envy. His days were suddenly his own — no alarms, no deadlines, just the freedom to choose. That envy simmered quietly until a Monday trip to Chester during term time. The streets were calm, the cafés […]
Finding My Flow (Even When It Felt Out of Reach)
I needed to find my why and wasn’t sure where to look. For years, I’d wanted to be a coach, it felt like the right fit for me as I have a passion for helping people to move on with their lives; and yet I couldn’t help myself! Meanwhile, I was stuck in a job that was shifting beneath my feet. Roles were merging, expectations rising, and the space to work through my strengths was shrinking. I didn’t feel in flow — not consistently, anyway. I devoured self-help books. They all made sense, but none gave me the spark I […]
When Creativity Gets Boxed Up: How Grandparents Are Losing Their Space
Modern grandparents are quietly giving up their creative spaces to make room for grandchildren—but at what emotional cost? This blog explores the hidden pressures midlife women face and how to reclaim space without guilt.