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Not Everyone Clapping for You…Is Happy for You
There comes a point in life—usually after a few hard lessons—when you realize something that changes everything: Not everyone in your circle is rooting for you. Some people clap because they’re polite. Some clap because they’re watching. And some clap because they never thought you’d actually make it this far. As you grow, heal, and start choosing yourself, the room changes. The energy shifts. The smiles don’t always reach people’s eyes anymore. That’s when discernment stops
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Dec 18, 20253 min read
I Left the Abuse, But It Followed Me Into the Courtroom
When I finally walked away from my abuser, I thought I was free. I believed leaving meant peace. I thought I could finally breathe, rebuild, and start living again. But NO ONE tells you that sometimes the abuse doesn’t stop when you leave . It simply changes form. The bruises heal, but the control continues. The shouting fades, but the manipulation grows quieter and more strategic. And for me, the courtroom became the new battlefield. ⚖️ The Abuse That Never Ended I entered
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Nov 4, 20256 min read
The Power of Walking Away—Even When It Hurts
People talk about strength like it’s loud. Like it’s standing up and shouting “I’m done!” or slamming the door behind you. But sometimes, strength is quiet. It’s tears soaking your pillow at 2 a.m. It’s driving away with shaking hands. It’s choosing peace even when your heart is still breaking. When I finally walked away, it wasn’t because I stopped loving him. It was because I started loving me. I mourned everything , not just the man, but the dream I thought I was building
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Oct 15, 20252 min read
Co-Parenting With a Narcissist Isn’t Co-Parenting
It’s Survival. It’s Strategy. It’s Choosing Peace Over Petty. Let’s be real. When you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, you’re not...
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Oct 8, 20253 min read
I was never meant to shrink!
There was a time when I wore silence like armor. When I bit my tongue so much it bled. Not just in relationships, but in life. I shrank...
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Sep 16, 20252 min read
When Silence Was Louder Than Screaming
They say abuse is loud. They lie. Sometimes, abuse is the silent treatment. The cold shoulder. The refusal to co-parent unless it...
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Sep 7, 20251 min read
The Day I Almost Quit It All
There was a day when I sat in my car, key in the ignition, hands shaking. I had just left another courtroom where I was spoken over,...
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Sep 3, 20251 min read
Thriving with ADHD, PTSD, and Depression
I don’t just survive with my disabilities, I thrive with them. Living with ADHD means my brain is always moving. Ideas race. Focus...
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Sep 1, 20251 min read
Losing My Job Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
It didn’t feel like a blessing at first. Losing my job was terrifying. I had bills. A child to raise. A life that needed structure. But...
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Aug 30, 20251 min read
Boss Up and Break Free
Bossing up is more than hustle. It’s a mindset. It’s looking at every challenge and saying, “You picked the wrong one today.” I wrote...
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Aug 26, 20251 min read
Becoming a Boss Starts with One Decision
Becoming a boss isn’t about a title. It’s about making a decision; a decision to stop playing small and start showing up fully for...
Natasha Hewlett Mann
Jul 10, 20251 min read
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