Hello Reader,

Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything feels too much?T

hat’s been my world lately.
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First, my brother’s wife survived a terrible accident.

Then my sister-in-law needed emergency brain surgery.

My husband flew out to be with her, and just as I thought I could catch my breath, my back pain got so bad that by 6 p.m. every day, I have to lie flat and not move.

It’s been a rough couple of weeks, physically, emotionally, spiritually...

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🪞 What These Moments Teach Us

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I’m sharing this not to complain, but because moments like these test everything we say we’ve learned about balance and self-care.

When life hurts, my old instinct used to be to numb out with food. To reach for something that soothed quickly, even if it didn’t really help.

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Practicing Gratitude (Even When It Feels Forced)

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Here’s what I’m holding on to right now:

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� I’m grateful for my doctor, who’s helping me navigate my perimenopausal body with compassion instead of frustration.

🌿 I’m grateful for an inspiring TEDx event that gave me much-needed intellectual energy when my body felt depleted.
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🌿 I’m grateful for my insurance — it’s covering my treatments and lifting one worry off my shoulders.
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🌿 I’m grateful for the shift in weather that reminds me change is possible.

🌿 I’m grateful for colleagues who quietly step in when I can’t move.

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Some days, gratitude feels natural. Other days, it’s uncomfortable, but strengthening.

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💫 If You’re in a Heavy Season Too

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If you’ve been carrying too much lately, I see you.

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We all have seasons when everything feels heavy and food feels like the easiest comfort.

So if this week all you can do is show up gently, imperfectly, one small moment at a time, that’s more than enough.

And if you feel like sharing, I’d love to hear how you’re showing up these days. Just hit reply and tell me.

With care, about your food strtruggles these

Rouba

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Hi I am Rouba, I blend food addiction counseling with breathwork to help you heal the root cause of your food and body struggles so that you sustain weight loss. Visit my website here to learn more about me and how we can work together. Follow me on Instagram and Linkedin