Have you ever been knocked down so hard you weren’t sure you could get back up?

Have you ever felt the weight of the world and wondered how to keep moving forward—with strength, dignity, and hope?

In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we explore why resilience can feel so hard, especially when you're exhausted from carrying so much. Inspired by Maya Angelou’s powerful poem Still I Rise, this conversation is about finding the courage to rise again—even when life feels overwhelming.

💬 Barb candidly shares her personal experiences with trauma and how Maya Angelou’s wisdom helped her build strength and resilience in her own life.

💬 Michelle opens up about what it feels like to be tired of always having to be resilient—and how she continues to rise above life’s challenges with honesty, grace, and self-compassion.

✨ In This Episode, We Discuss:

• How to find your voice and strength after trauma
• Becoming the author of your own life story
• The healing power of literature and storytelling
• Why resilience doesn’t mean ignoring your pain
• Holding onto one powerful truth: Still I Rise
• Finding balance between growth, healing, and rest

As Maya Angelou reminds us:

"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."

If life feels heavy right now, this conversation is a reminder that you are stronger than you think—and you can rise again.

💗 Mentioned in today’s episode:

Maya Angelou’s Still I rise: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46446/still-i-rise

Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-know-why-the-caged-bird-sings-maya-angelou/1100392955

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Because resilience doesn’t begin with changing your circumstances.

It begins with strengthening your relationship with yourself.

And that may be the most important relationship you’ll ever build.

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💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.

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