Episode 168

How to Heal After Abandonment: Finding Strength and Grace, One Step at a Time!

Published on: 10th April, 2026

What happens when someone you trusted walks away—and you’re left to rebuild your life in the middle of uncertainty?

In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of single motherhood, and the quiet, often unseen ways support began to appear when I needed it most. This isn’t a story about having everything figured out. It’s about moving forward one step at a time.

We talk about:

  • What it really means to heal after abandonment—not just emotionally, but practically, spiritually and about learning to trust yourself again.
  • Recognizing support, even when it doesn’t look the way you expected. And,
  • The role grace can play in helping you take the next step, and then the next.

Remember, life doesn’t always move in clear or comfortable ways. There are seasons that stretch us, that ask more of us than we feel ready to give. But even in those moments, something steady remains within you--something that continues, quietly, to carry you forward.

What matters is that you keep going—gently, honestly, at your own pace.

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Dr. Mensimah Shabazz is a transformational coach, teacher and author. She focuses on women’s empowerment and spirituality. She holds a master’s degree in Transpersonal Studies from Sophia University and a doctorate in philosophy and religion (Women’s Spirituality) from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Mensimah is an inspiring speaker, whose passion focuses on issues facing women in the world. The author of Sankofa: Learning from Hindsight, Mensimah offers a unique perspective on spiritual and intuitive living drawn from her multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and indigenous background. She believes in creating a safe environment for individuals and groups to cultivate a spiritual and soul-based practice that is empowering and authentic. Mensimah brings a wealth of knowledge in how to balance life issues that lead to self-healing, self-understanding and transformation.
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