There’s a moment in midlife that many women don’t expect.It’s not loud.It’s not dramatic.It’s quiet… but deeply unsettling.It’s the moment you begin to realise that what you grew up with —what you accepted, adapted to, and survived —wasn’t actually normal.In this episode, I’m exploring something many of us are only now beginning to name:* emotionally unavailable parenting* covert narcissistic behaviour* childhood conditioning that shaped our adult relationships* and why this awareness often only arrives in midlifeThis is not about blame.It’s about clarity, awareness, and ultimately — freedom.🎧 IN THIS EPISODEWe explore:* The subtle signs of a covert narcissistic mother* Why Gen X children were raised to suppress emotion and “just cope”* How emotional neglect creates high-functioning but internally struggling adults* The link between childhood patterns and emotionally unavailable partners* Why many women only “wake up” to these patterns in midlife* The difference between resilience and emotional suppression* What healing actually looks like (beyond just awareness)✨ A QUIET BUT POWERFUL REALISATIONFor many of us, the hardest truth is this:You didn’t imagine it.You didn’t exaggerate it.And you weren’t “too sensitive.”You adapted to an environment that required you to.But what helped you survive…may now be limiting how fully you live.🌿 THE HEALING SHIFTHealing doesn’t mean becoming bitter.It doesn’t mean blaming your parents forever.It means:* Acknowledging what actually happened* Understanding the patterns that shaped you* Choosing to respond differently moving forwardBecause midlife isn’t just a phase of loss…it’s an invitation into self-awareness, truth, and reinvention.🔗 LINKS & SUPPORTIf this resonated, I’ve created resources to support you:✨ Midlife Muse (clarity + self-reconnection):✨ Free Guide – 7 Hidden Patterns Keeping Midlife Women Stuck✨ 1:1 Clarity Session📘 My book – Breaking Free From The Mother WoundSometimes the most powerful turning point in your life…is simply seeing your past clearly for the first time.Thanks for reading The Radiant Reset! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beryldingemans.substack.com

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