I have certainly been through my struggles especially after divorce with two children , alopecia, anxiety and stress .. part of me was unraveling but simultaneously being rebuilt. My book of poems Penelope's Shroud 1980-2008 (Topknot Books!) is a testament to my need to witness my soul's journey , "enfolded and unfolding in life's mythology".  Instead of opting for antidepressants ( i tried them but didn't like the feeling of the chemicals in my body) i began to walk very morning at first light in the bush around my house, go to yoga when I could and swim 40 laps in the pool in summer. I began to write again after a ten year hiatus , though those years were full of the tender joys of mothering and hasty jotted poems at three in the morning... 

I also invested in some coaching , learning about NLP time line therapy and Debbie Fords Spiritual Divorce process and eventually to pursuing training myself at the Coaching institute in Melbourne. I have found the coaching process as client simple but not easy, challenging and healing as i have come to more self awareness and self acceptance but i have always been willing to change and hungry to learn.