Real Life RAmblings
The Masks That Don’t Fit
By: Christine L Panka Published on: 31/10/2025Halloween may be about wearing masks for fun, but in real life, many of us wear masks all year long—the “I’m fine” smile, the caretaker role, the strong one persona. In The Masks That Don’t Fit, coach and writer Christine Panka explores how midlife often reveals the masks we’ve outgrown and the wisdom waiting beneath them. Through relatable storytelling and gentle coaching insight, she invites readers to reflect on the roles they’ve played for safety or acceptance—and what it might feel like to finally lay them down. With a journaling prompt and compassionate perspective, this piece reminds midlife women that authenticity is the truest form of freedom. Ideal for those navigating life after loss, major transitions, or the desire to rediscover their real selves. Learn how to harvest the wisdom your masks have given you and begin living more freely, unmasked and unafraid.
Living Into a New Story: What It Means to Write Forward
By: Christine L Panka Published on: 23/09/2025Healing is about more than letting go—it’s about writing forward. Learn how to live into a new story with intention and hope.
From Villain to Guide: Reframing How You See Yourself in Your Story
By: Christine L Panka Published on: 16/09/2025Stop blaming yourself after loss—learn how to shift from self-blame to self-trust by reframing your role in your own story.
