Why do so many women struggle after a setback?
I know this because I have met many women on my journey — and I have been there too. Let’s be honest: transitions after a setback are emotionally heavy.
- A failed business
- A paused career.
- A broken marriage or relationship.
- Starting again after motherhood.
- Betrayal from a loved one.
These moments can take their toll.
Many women struggle to move forward after setbacks — not because they are lazy, nor because they lack skills or experience. More often than not, it is because of; fear of being judged, shame or carrying guilt, exhaustion from the situation, feeling behind, not knowing the next step to take.
Truth is transition after a setback hits deeply that you may not recognise who you are in this new season. You are robbed of your confidence, your identity is stripped off, you lose direction, your courage is waned.
Transitions are uncomfortable because they force us to redefine ourselves. Transitions demand identity shifts, not just new strategies. And this is where many women get stuck — mentally and emotionally frozen, even when they are more than capable.
Starting again is scary, especially when the world assumes you should have it all figured out. But hear this: Your setback is not your sentence. It is a signal that something is being refined.
Sis, it may be time to reset and move forward. Your setback is not the end. It is a turning point. Your story is not over. This is simply a new chapter.
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