When the Mirror Lies – Rediscovering the Woman Within.

By Sally Cross, Author Of Books & Blogs on Midlife

The Mirror’s Whisper

At midlife, many women stand before the mirror and wonder:

Who am I now? 👀

Some days, the reflection feels kind – laughter lines that map a life of smiles, eyes that have seen joy and sorrow, a body that has carried love, children, work, and wisdom.

Other days, the mirror seems cruel – pointing out tiredness, softening shapes, shifting hormones, skin that doesn’t quite bounce back like it used to.

But here’s the truth: the mirror doesn’t tell the whole story. It only shows the outside, never the fire, wisdom, or beauty within.

Beyond Skin Deep

Midlife is not about erasing wrinkles or wishing back the years.

It’s about rediscovery.

🌸This is the season where you peel back layers of expectation – the mother role, the carer role, the “good girl” role – and ask:

What do I want now?

A New Lens

Instead of staring at the mirror for validation, shift the lens inward.

Begin to notice the woman who survived storms, loved deeply, held families together, and still stands strong.

She’s not fading – she’s awakening.

Your Invitation

Next time the mirror whispers lies, look deeper. Place a hand on your heart. Ask: What makes me feel alive? 

That’s the reflection that matters most.

Sally x

✨ Want to go further?

My book She Rises guides midlife women back to themselves – with honesty, hope, and a spark of sensuality.

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