My last post was in January of 2021… Oh Soul Are You Weary And Troubled

While I’ve tried since then to reply to emails and stay in touch with many of my followers, I’ve not had the mindset or energy to continue blogging, create recipes, help with others keto journeys, etc… as much as I’d like to say that I am doing great with the life changes that happened since December 2020…well, the honest truth is that I’m not. I’ve had some good stretches of time where I’ve had energy, joy, and I felt like “Stef” was coming back to life…BUT, then I have these longer stretches of time, where every day is a struggle to get out of bed and I’m just so mentally and physically exhausted. Partially because of returning migraines and autoimmune issues (TN humidity is not good for me).

The other part of my exhaustion, is because I’m still heartbroken 💔 and it has not gotten any easier.
Some days, my chest/heart literally hurts with so much sadness. I’m trying to work through the emotions and be stronger for others, but I also am trying to figure out how to get myself to a healthy happy person.

I know I’ll never be that same happy energetic, joyful “Stef” …but maybe, HOPE-fully, I’ll be a better version. Sooner would be very much appreciated!

A vacation, a break, time away, even a staycation,,, as much as those ideas sound fantastic right now, that’s not the answer. Taking time to process and heal is what I need…which is SUPER hard for me to do. I’m a giver, a nurturer, a helper…“no” is not in my vocabulary…and I feel guilty or selfish if I do ever say no…so then I give in and do what was asked of me, even if it means I’ll physically pay for it later.

Even now, writing this farewell, I feel I’ll let so many people down. I have many people who email about keto and autoimmune issues…but also some who have contacted me about life situations and they’ve asked for prayer and encouragement. I love helping others…but right now, and I don’t know for how long, I need to take care of myself.

So I hope you all understand.

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I’ll be closing LifeWithStef at the end of August.

Farewell friends 😔 💕

~ Stef ♥️