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  • Why So Many of Us Don’t Know How to Love (Or Be Loved)

    Love can elude us through no fault of our own.

    By Lorraine – Confidence Unlocked

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  • Authentic living… the ONLY way to live

    A beautiful freedom

  • 10 Painful Truths About Heartbreak No One Talks About (And How to Start Healing)

    Heartbreak doesn’t just crack your heart — it shatters your sense of self. Whether you’re going through a breakup or divorce, the emotional weight can feel unbearable. I’ve been there. And I created this for anyone who’s sitting in the ruins wondering if they’ll ever feel whole again.

    Let’s name the pain. Let’s begin to heal.

    1. Loss of Identity

    You weren’t just in love — you were part of something. And when that ends, it can feel like you don’t know who you are anymore.

    2. Crippling Loneliness

    Even when the relationship wasn’t right, the absence feels loud. Especially at night, especially when the silence hits.

    3. Fear of the Future

    “Will I ever find love again?” “Am I too old to start over?” These questions whisper (or scream) in your mind constantly.

    4. Shame and Guilt

    You replay every moment wondering if it was your fault. You question your decisions — even the ones that were necessary for your peace.

    5. Mental Spiraling

    Every fight. Every red flag. Every time you stayed. The overthinking becomes torture. You want peace, but your brain won’t stop.

    6. Emotional Burnout

    You’ve been holding it together with tape and hope. But you’re tired. Even surviving the day feels like a battle.

    7. Losing Routine

    Simple things — coffee, the sofa, your favorite show — feel different now. Everything reminds you of what you had.

    8. Low Self-Worth

    They left. Or maybe you did. But either way, you feel like you weren’t enough. Like you’re somehow broken. Like no one else will choose you.

    9. Quiet Rage

    You’re not just sad. You’re angry. But you don’t know where to put it. Or who will understand.

    10. Fear of Loving Again

    You want love. But the thought of starting over, trusting again, being vulnerable again… it’s terrifying.

    💌 Healing Starts Here

    These feelings are real. But they are not the end of your story.

    I created Healing, Thriving, Loving to hold your hand through this.

    It’s not about “getting over it.”

    It’s about getting through it — gently, honestly, and with the support you deserve.

    👉 Click here to explore the course

    ✨ Bonus: Free Checklist Download

    If you’re wondering whether you’re healing, here’s a quiet nudge to help.

  • I Don’t Want to Be Famous (But I Kind of Do)

    Fame or not..

    There’s a quiet battle I don’t always talk about.

    I think a lot of people feel it, but few admit it out loud.

    I don’t want to be famous.

    The idea makes me shudder a bit, actually.

    The scrutiny. The pressure. The eyes that see too much and the voices that assume even more.

    Fame feels like being constantly lit up under a microscope. A version of success that comes with commentary you didn’t ask for.

    But…

    I also kind of want to be famous.

    Or rather, I want the things that fame seems to bring.

    I want to be seen.

    I want to be heard.

    I want to be respected — not just in the private corners of kind people’s hearts, but loudly. Publicly.

    The pull of being known

    I want someone to say, “Her work helped me.”

    I want my voice to carry further than the room I’m in.

    And yes, I want to be paid well for what I create.

    Not as an ego stroke — but because I’ve known what it’s like to struggle.

    To give more than I had to give.

    To live quiet and small because the world made me feel like that was safer.

    So here I am — craving visibility and fearing it at the same time.

    What a strange place to stand.

    The fear behind the spotlight

    I’m not scared of being good at what I do.

    I’m scared of the weight that comes with being seen doing it.

    I want to be the voice in someone’s head that reminds them they’re enough —

    but not the one who has to pretend she always is.

    I want to be able to pay my bills, create beautiful things,

    and have people say, “Lorraine gets it.”

    But I don’t want to lose my peace in the process.

    What I’ve realised…

    Maybe it’s not about fame at all.

    Maybe it’s about impact.

    Maybe I don’t need millions of eyes on me —

    I just need a few people who really feel it when I speak.

    Maybe I don’t want to be watched…

    I want to be felt.

    Heard. Understood. Trusted.

    And maybe I don’t want to be famous…

    I want to be free.

    To do my work.

    To rest when I need to.

    To be celebrated without being dissected.

    To live in my purpose — not perform it.

    So here’s what I’m learning:

    I can crave recognition without craving chaos.

    I can want to be known without needing to be everywhere.

    I can chase wealth without chasing fame.

    And I can choose peace — even when I still ache to be seen.

    If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.

    You’re not confused or attention-seeking.

    You’re just a soul who wants to live loudly and safely at the same time.

    And maybe, just maybe… that’s possible.

    🔒 Confidence Unlocked Takeaway:

    Impact over attention.

    Depth over popularity.

    Peace over performance.

  • When Summer Feels Lonely (Even When You Love the Sun)

    I’m a sun lover but I’m always aware of the solitude.

    Summer is supposed to be joyful.

    That’s what we’re told.

    It’s the season of light — bright skies, garden parties, beach days, bare legs and easy smiles. The world seems to come alive. People gather. Plans get made. And everywhere you look, there’s this sense that something good is happening.

    Summer solitude

    But what no one talks about is the ache that can live underneath all that sunshine.

    Because sometimes, the brightest season can cast the longest shadows.

    ☀️ The expectation of happiness can feel heavy

    Summer isn’t just about the weather — it comes with expectation.

    The pressure to be social. To be seen. To be out, smiling, thriving, living your “hot girl summer” or dancing on some rooftop with your friends at sunset.

    But what happens when you’re not in that space?

    What happens when your life is quiet right now — maybe too quiet?

    When your phone barely lights up. When no one’s inviting you out. When you’re scrolling through everyone’s stories and asking yourself why you feel like the only one standing still.

    The seasons can affect you in many different ways.

    That contrast? It hurts. And not because you’re bitter or antisocial.

    But because being alone in a season of togetherness can trigger a deeper kind of loneliness.

    🌡️ Summer exposes what winter can hide

    In winter, we’re almost expected to stay in. To withdraw a little.

    Everyone slows down. Everything gets a bit quieter, softer.

    But in summer? The world turns the volume up.

    Suddenly, people are reconnecting. Traveling. Dating. Posting their “forever person” like it’s a Pinterest ad.

    And even if you’re content most of the time, something about it makes you question your own life. Your relationships. Your worth.

    You wonder:

    Why does everyone seem so loved?

    So surrounded? So chosen?

    What am I missing?

    🌻 You’re not behind — you’re in your own season

    Here’s the truth, softly spoken:

    You are not behind just because your summer doesn’t look like theirs.

    It might be quieter. More reflective.

    Maybe you’re healing from things no one sees. Maybe you’re resetting.

    Maybe this summer isn’t about loud joy — maybe it’s about gentle restoration.

    Your summer can be:

    Sitting in the sun with your journal and a coffee Saying no to plans that drain you Creating a life that feels soft, slow, and safe Letting silence feel like sanctuary, not punishment Choosing yourself again and again, even when no one else is

    💬 You’re allowed to love the light and feel lonely in it

    This isn’t about choosing between joy and sadness.

    This is about making room for both.

    You can love the sun and still feel the ache of absence.

    You can enjoy your solitude and still wish you had someone to share the day with.

    You can be content with your own company — and still long for connection.

    You’re not too much. Or too sensitive. Or failing.

    You’re just human. And this is a very human season.

    🖤 Final thoughts

    So if summer feels a little tender this year — let it.

    Let yourself soften instead of toughen up.

    Let yourself feel the sting, but don’t stay stuck in the story that you’re not enough.

    Create your own rhythm.

    Romanticize the quiet moments.

    And know that not every chapter has to be loud to be beautiful.

    You are allowed to take up space this summer — even if it’s just for yourself.

    Especially if it’s just for yourself.

    If this touched something in you, I hope you know you’re not alone.

    Share it, pin it, or pass it to the friend who’s pretending to be okay.

    Because somewhere out there, another heart needs this softness too.

    With love always,

    Lorraine

    Confidence Unlocked 🔐

  • I Think I Do Better When I’m Single

    Let me just say it plain:

    Sometimes, I feel like I’m my best self when I’m single.

    Not because I don’t love love.

    Not because I’m “anti-men” or closed off or bitter.

    But because when I’m on my own, I remember who the hell I am.

    🔓 I don’t have to shrink.

    I’ve been in situationships, relationships, almost-things that chipped away at me.

    Made me quieter. Smaller. More accommodating.

    And I can’t do that anymore. I won’t.

    When I’m single, I feel like my voice gets louder — not aggressive, not arrogant — just clearer. I don’t second-guess myself. I don’t over-explain. I don’t carry someone else’s insecurities on my back.

    🔓 I glow differently.

    I move differently.

    I listen to my body. I rest. I create. I build things.

    I don’t spend hours overthinking a text message or wondering why I feel so alone in a relationship that’s meant to be full.

    There’s peace in my solitude.

    There’s growth in my stillness.

    There’s power in knowing I don’t need anyone to complete me — I’m already whole.

    🔓 But let me be real for a second…

    I’m not saying I’ll be single forever.

    I’m saying I won’t sacrifice myself again to be loved.

    If I’m going to be in something, it has to feel like freedom, not fear. Like expansion, not exhaustion.

    Until then, I’m staying single, soft, smart, strong… and completely in love with the woman I’m becoming.

    If you’ve ever said, “I think I do better when I’m single,”

    — maybe that’s your soul whispering “Yes. Because this is your healing season.”

    You’re not behind. You’re not broken.

    You’re just busy becoming unstoppable.

    🖤 Pin this. Save this. Share this.

    And if it resonated? You’re not alone. I see you. I am you.

    — Lorraine, Confidence Unlocked

  • Modern Day Lonely

    Life is full but empty.

    You know what no one really talks about?

    How loud loneliness is these days.

    Modern day lonely isn’t just the quiet kind. It’s noisy. It’s everywhere. It’s messages popping up without meaning. It’s voice notes you never play. It’s social feeds full of people who wouldn’t even notice if you went quiet for a week. It’s being surrounded by connection, but still feeling… empty.

    Loneliness used to be simple. It was distance. Silence. Being alone.

    But now?

    Now it’s watching people post “you got this 💕” to strangers online while you sit on the edge of your bed wondering why no one checks in on you.

    It’s being “known” by hundreds but seen by no one.

    It’s having notifications but not real conversations. Being invited but not included. It’s performing joy instead of living it.

    Sometimes it’s pretending you’re “low maintenance” when really? You just don’t think anyone would show up if you actually needed them.

    Sometimes it’s saying you love your own company—when in truth, you’ve just learned how to be your own safe space because no one else felt safe.

    Modern loneliness looks like:

    Being in a room full of people and feeling completely invisible. Saying “I’m fine” because the alternative is too vulnerable and too exhausting. Smiling at memes that say “mentally I’ve already quit” because it’s easier than admitting you feel lost.

    It’s laughing in group chats and then crying in the shower.

    It’s staying “booked and busy” so you never have to sit in the silence.

    It’s craving a hug that isn’t digital.

    And yet…

    There’s something sacred in the stillness too.

    A strange kind of becoming.

    Because here’s the thing most people don’t realise:

    Loneliness doesn’t always mean you’ve failed.

    Sometimes it means you’re in the in-between.

    The space between who you were and who you’re becoming.

    Sometimes it means you’ve outgrown relationships built on survival, not connection.

    Sometimes it means you’re making space for the kind of love that sees you clearly and meets you gently.

    Loneliness can be healing too.

    Sometimes it means you’re learning how to choose yourself—even when no one else is choosing you.

    And that’s not weakness. That’s strength.

    That’s healing.

    So if you’re in that space right now—the scroll-without-feeling, lay-awake-without-crying, show-up-without-being-seen kind of space—just know this:

    You’re not broken. You’re not behind.

    You’re not too much, and you’re not too invisible.

    You’re simply in the middle of your own becoming.

    And if no one’s told you lately:

    I see you.

    And I’m proud of the way you’re still trying, still caring, still hoping.

    Even when it’s hard.

    Especially then.

  • Confidence Without Connection: When Strength Starts to Feel Lonely

    Loneliness can be debilitating

    You’ve grown. You’ve glowed up. You’re standing taller, speaking clearer, showing up as her. The one you used to dream of becoming.

    But here’s the thing no one really talks about…

    Sometimes, confidence without connection just feels hollow.

    You can learn all the tricks — the mindset shifts, the habits, the affirmations. You can walk into a room and own it. But if you don’t feel seen, if you’re not connected — to yourself, to people who get you, to something deeper — that confidence can start to feel more like a performance than a homecoming.

    I’ve been there.

    The world applauds your strength, but no one asks how your heart’s doing. You’ve built yourself up so well that people forget you still need warmth, softness, connection.

    And here’s the truth:

    Confidence should never come at the cost of connection.

    Let’s Break It Down:

    💔 Disconnected confidence looks like:

    Smiling while secretly struggling Doing it all alone because “you’ve got this” Outgrowing relationships but not finding new, nourishing ones Being admired… but not known

    💖 Connected confidence looks like:

    Honouring your needs without hardening your heart Letting people really see you — flaws and all Having boundaries that protect your peace AND your people Being powerful and soft, assertive and empathetic

    You Deserve Both

    Confidence doesn’t have to be cold. It doesn’t have to push people away or keep you in a lonely castle of “I’ve got it handled.”

    You can be both confident and connected. You can be strong and still crave softness. And you absolutely can build a life where your confidence isn’t a mask — it’s a magnet for real love, real friendship, real peace.

    So if your confidence has started to feel a little too quiet, a little too disconnected — this is your reminder:

    It’s safe to let people in.

    You don’t have to prove anything.

    The most powerful thing you can be… is real.

    If this resonated, you’re not alone. You don’t have to carry the weight of your glow-up by yourself. Come hang out with me on Pinterest or grab the free Confidence Kit — let’s build that inner strength and find the soul-nourishing connection you deserve.

  • My passion is people

    What are you passionate about?

    Seeing people ignoring their full potential makes me sad. I know someone or something happened in their life tbat made them feel they aren’t worthy. And they nearly almost always are. That’s my passion – helping people love themselves.

  • You Don’t Need to Be Ready — You Just Need to Be Brave

    How to Build Confidence When You’re Stuck Overthinking

    Overthinking is common

    Let me guess — you’ve got dreams, goals, ideas, and maybe even a to-do list longer than your weekly shopping receipt…

    But something always stops you from taking that next step.

    You tell yourself:

    “I’ll start when I feel more confident.”

    “I’ll speak up when I know exactly what to say.”

    “I’ll try… when I’m ready.”

    Here’s the truth:

    If you’re waiting to feel ready, you’ll be waiting forever.

    🧠 The Overthinker’s Loop

    People with low confidence often get stuck in the “what if” loop:

    What if I fail? What if they laugh? What if I’m not good enough?

    It feels like being responsible. Like doing your due diligence.

    But in reality? It’s fear. Disguised as preparation.

    Overthinking is a confidence killer — it gives your doubts a microphone and silences your intuition.

    And it keeps you in a holding pattern where nothing changes… but everything gets heavier.

    🚪 What You Actually Need: Courage in the Moment

    Confidence isn’t a magical quality you just wake up with one day.

    It’s the result of brave little actions taken before you feel fully prepared.

    That’s how confident people get confident.

    They go first — even if they’re scared. Even if they’re not perfect. Even if their hands are shaking.

    💬 Confidence is the reward for showing up, not the requirement.

    🔁 Reframe Your Fears

    Start replacing “What if I fail?” with:

    What if this is the thing that changes my life? What if I learn something incredible from trying? What if I’m more ready than I think?

    You don’t need to stop being scared. You just need to learn to move with the fear instead of letting it drive.

    ✨ Three Tiny Acts of Bravery to Try This Week

    Post that idea — even if it’s not perfect. Say what you really mean in one conversation. Do something solo that intimidates you (coffee shop, event, gym, walk — anything).

    They don’t have to be huge. They just have to happen. Because each one teaches your brain:

    “I did that scared. I didn’t wait. I survived. I grew.”

    💛 You’re More Ready Than You Think

    The most confident people you admire? They’re not fearless.

    They’re do-it-anyway people. And you can be one too.

    So don’t wait for permission, the perfect moment, or for your nerves to disappear.

    Take the next small, brave step.

    Because that’s where the magic lives.

    And the real you? She’s already in there — bold, brilliant, and building her life one courageous decision at a time.

    Always

    If this resonated with you, grab your free Confidence Kit right here — it’s packed with journal prompts and affirmations to get you out of your head and back into your power.

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