The World Got Loud, So I Got Still

Hey y’all,

Whew. Let me just say this—I wasn’t even going to record anything the day I sat down to talk. I was tired. Mentally, physically, emotionally. But something in me said, “Girl, go hit that record button. Say what’s on your heart.” And I’m glad I did.

This latest podcast episode is one of those raw, from-the-heart moments. No script. Just me being me.

I talked about something I’ve been carrying heavy lately—the weight of the world. I mean, it’s been feeling like survival mode on top of survival mode. And then when I found out who got elected again…whew, baby. That threw me for a loop. I didn’t realize how much that news would send me spiraling, but it did.

Me, In Fear

An AI visual representation of myself, frozen in a moment of fear. The unknown looms large, and I’m gripped by helplessness, dread, and a creeping depression.

I felt stuck. Like back in that place I was during the last term, when everything was uncertain and scary and I had to sit my kids down and have the hard conversation. You know the one: about cutting back, being cautious, planning ahead because we might be in for a rough ride. And I hate that it feels like we’re back there.

But here’s what I realized: I’ve been here before. And I made it through. Not because it was easy, but because I came up with a plan.

This time around, I had to do that again. The panic started creeping in—about money, about support programs going away, about everything feeling out of control. But I had to stop and breathe. I had to tell myself, “Okay sis, don’t panic. You’ve done this before. You know how to regroup.”

So I started piecing together a new plan. I didn’t have a car at first, so I had to figure out ways to make money from home. It was tough. But I did what I had to do. And eventually, I got a vehicle. That one purchase shifted everything for me. I felt mobile. Free.

And from there, I started putting things in motion again—working outside the house, getting out in the world, and most importantly…remembering my podcast and my site. My voice. My space to connect with you.

I’m sharing this because maybe you’re feeling like I was. Maybe you’re feeling frozen by fear, overwhelmed by all the news and chaos. Maybe you feel like your back is against the wall. I get it. Truly, I do.

But I want you to hear me when I say—you don’t have to stay stuck. Even if things feel impossible right now, you can breathe. You can think it through. You can come up with a plan that works for you. One step at a time.

And please, don’t forget to carve out time for yourself. That part matters too. We can’t pour from empty cups, y’all. Trust me, I learned that the hard way.

So this is me, back behind the mic and keyboard, saying to you: You got this. Breathe. Plan. Move when you can. Rest when you need to. And remember, you’re not alone. I’m right here with you.

Let’s keep talking. Come find me on Facebook at Life With No Breaks, or hit me up below. Drop a comment, send a message, let me know how you're doing. We’re in this together.

Until next time—air hugs and big love.

WhyNetta