Why Mirrors Are So Emotional Mirrors were never just glass. By the time we reach midlife, they’re loaded with memory, judgment, comparison, and stories we didn’t consciously choose. A mirror doesn’t just show your face — it reflects: Every comment you absorbed about your body Every expectation you tried to meet Every version of yourself you were told was “better” After 40, the mirror can feel confrontational. Things shift — skin, posture, softness, strength, expression. And i

WHEN YOU REALIZE YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING AWAY At some point, many women realize something quietly unsettling: They’ve stopped really seeing themselves. Not physically — but emotionally. Not in mirrors — but in truth. Somewhere between responsibility, survival, caregiving, productivity, and expectation, self-recognition fades. You keep going. You keep functioning. You keep showing up. But you  feel distant. Learning to see yourself again isn’t dramatic. It’s subtle. And it usual