In today's R&R, I share about my relationship with BOUNDARIES. I used to believe that having boundaries was wrong and putting other people's needs before my own was right. 

Until God showed me in a dream that I needed to improve my relationship with my boundaries. Since that dream, I've gotten better. 

Tune in to hear the 5 reasons why God requires us to maintain our boundaries. 

#lifeafter #boundaries #relationshipreflection #podcast 

Have you ever had a dream that made you become more self-aware? 

Or have you ever dreamt something that God was trying to tell you about a specific area in your life?

Every time I dream about myself, God is illuminating areas in my life to show me the posture of my heart and to gain wisdom. Every dream teaches me a lesson which ultimately leads me to a better lifestyle. 

Do you have dreams about yourself?

Tune into today's R&R as I explain a dream that I had and the revelation God gave me about BOUNDARIES. 

Check out Part 2 tomorrow.

#lifeafterhurt #dreams #relationshipreflection #boundaries

Sometimes you won't know you're in a TOXIC relationship until you're in the thick of it. 

Tune into today's R&R to hear about the 5 signs that told me that I was in a toxic relationship.

How did you know you know you were in a toxic relationship? Feel free to email me at NicoleNSweeney@gmail.com.

#lifeafterhurt #toxicrelationships

Did you know that, according to the CDC, nearly 43.5 million women experience Intimate Partner Violence?

Tune in to learn how women are being impacted by Intimate Partner Violence. 

No matter what life has brought you in 2024, remember that: 

1. You are still STANDING.
2. You still have MORE life to LIVE. 

May your 2025 be filled with less suffering and more joy; less people that are against you and more people that are for you; and strength that will get you through ANYTHING. 

#Lifeafterhurt #encouragement #affirmation #hope 

Taking a risk is never easy when you are experiencing self-doubt. Here are three phrases you should NEVER LET GO of when you are doubting:

1. Push past the DOUBT.
2. Everything will work for your BENEFIT.
3. Keep walking and moving FORWARD to obtain your BLESSING. 

Take the RISK!

#lifeafterhurt #selfdoubt #overcomeselfdoubt #risk 

When life begins to life, God will always do these two things:

1. Send you a support system
2. Restore you with so MUCH GOOD!

Tune into today's episode to hear how God blessed Journee with a support system and restoration.

In a world where things are uncertain, unpredictable, and unsteady, I want to encourage you to:

Hang in there. Trust. Believe. Have Faith. Things are going to work out for you.

Have you ever had the wind knocked out of your FAITH? Me too! 

Here are 5 simple things to do when LIFE knocks the WIND out of YOU.

#Lifeafterhurt #hope #faith

Do you ever wonder if you are walking by FAITH? Do you know how to determine if you trust God for your heart's desires?

Tune in to learn the three ways to know you are walking by faith. If you feel like you aren't, don't worry! You can always increase your faith. 

#lifeafterhurt #faith #walkbyfaith 

#lifeafterhurt #faith #walkbyfaith 

 There will be seasons in your life when God wants to take you to another level. Here's 3 ways to know when God is elevating your life. 

#Lifeafterhurt #elevation 

Journee begins to see that there is more to her story than trauma. 

Tune in to learn the 3 ways to know that God has more in store after experiencing a traumatic event. 

#Lifeafterhurt  #trauma #Godhasmore

Journee went out with Izzie and Justice. They all returned home. Journee laid down to rest, but found herself in her thoughts thinking about Khase and Gracie. 

Her thoughts were consuming and overwhelming. Her mind wasn't at ease. 

Tune in to find out 3 productive things to do to ease your mind when your thoughts are overwhelming. 

#Lifeafterhurt #podcastwednesday 

Journee attended a party with her girls. She met a guy at the party and they had an instant connection. Should Journee jump into a relationship right after her break-up with Khase? 

How long do you think a person should wait after a break-up before getting into another relationship?

Tune in to hear the three benefits of WAITING after a break-up before getting into another relationship. 

#Lifeafterhurt #podcast #Wednesdaypodcast #relationshipbreakup 

Journee had to learn that happiness and positivity was her responsibility and not anyone else. 

If you are struggling with being happy and sustaining your own "positive vibes," tune in to learn how to make your own self happy. 

#LifeAfterHurt #Podcast #Wednesday

Journee had plenty of reasons to remain bitter. She could have held onto a broken heart and bitterness, but she decided to let bitterness go and enjoy her life. 

If you ever had your broken or shattered heart, it is easy to become bitter. But, you are so much better than the broken pieces caused by someone else. If you are struggling with a bitter heart, tune in to learn the 3 benefits of letting go of bitterness."

#LifeAfterHurt #podcast #podcastWednesday #letgo #bitterness

Having someone turn their back on you is one thing. But having a loved one turn their back on you is a different kind of hurt. 

When some of my loved ones turned their backs on me, I did these three things to heal and move forward. If you've ever experienced a loved one turn their back on you, tune in to today's podcast episode and implement these three strategies. 

Remember, don't let anything stop you from your healing and freedom. 

Journee's faith was being tested in her relationships, finances, and career. Life was making her question if anything would ever get better for her. 

In life, your faith will be TESTED.  If you don't know how to keep your faith in tact, tune in to learn 3 simple ways to keep your faith. 

Remember, all it takes is one act of obedience and yes. 

#LifeAfterHurt #podcastWednesday #faith #tested #obedience #faith

Journee has been going through HELL. But, somehow, she's able to keep your peace. 

When life hands up unexpected twists and turns, one of the most important things you will need to hold on to is PEACE. 

Tune into today's episode to tune in about the three ways I held onto my peace when life got shaky. 

#LifeAfterHurt #podcast #Wednesday #peace

Journee had to fight her way out of depression after things ended between her and Khase. She was in a dark space and didn't have the answers on how to get out of her mental and emotional slump. 

If you've gone through a recent break-up or your heart is broken, tune in to hear about the 3 ways to identify if you're depressed and how to heal. 

If you are having these feelings, please see a medical professional for further assessment. 

I've discovered relationship endings are extremely difficult to deal with let alone an ex trying to smear your name. 

Have you ever had an EX try to tarnish your name, character, and reputation AFTER y'all broke up? Or  did they ever create SUBS (subliminal posts) to get a reaction out of you?

I went through that during a season in my life. It took every ounce of my strength not to feed into it. Tune in to hear the three things I did to ignore subliminal messages made by my EX. 

#lifeafterhurt #relationship #relationshipbreakup #subs 

Tune into the Life After Hurt Barbershop Talk as guest speaker, Austin, talks about singleness and healthy ways to prepare to be a Husband. 

#barbershoptalk #menandsingleness #preparingforhusbandship

Have you ever been in a space where you just didn't know what was going on with you emotionally and mentally or you just couldn't pinpoint the feelings you were having?

Tune in to learn the three ways to help you identify your mental and emotional state in order to heal.

#Lifeafterhurt #mentalspace #emotionalspace #podcast #Wendnesdaypodcast

When Journee returned from her girls trip, she found out some disappointing news from Izzie. Of course the news involved Khase. 

Tune in to learn the 3 ways you can show up better for yourself. 

#LifeAfterHurt #Podcast #podcastWednesday #showupforyourself

This podcast series discusses men and their pursuit of relationships, healing, and singleness.

Journee had a chance to get away and spend some time with her friends. She was surrounded by a healthy group of friends and was encouraged by her sisterhood. It was great for Journee to have a set of friends that encouraged and uplifted her. 

Tune in to learn the 3 ways to know if you have a healthy SUPPORT SYSTEM. 

#lifeafterhurt #healthy #supportsystem 

Ladies, let’s talk Self-Worth. For so long, society and others have tried to define our worth, value, and virtue. 

Tune in as Guest Speaker, Dr. Karron, redefines what God says about YOUR self-worth. 

Journee was getting discouraged. She kept getting NO's. 

Do you feel like you've been getting NO's. Tune into today's episode to learn the 3 reasons why you may keep getting "NO."

In today's podcast, Journee is learning the magic of letting people go. Tune in to remember why you should let them go. 

Journee and her ex-boyfriend reconnected with each other. She was in no place to be dating again, especially since her break-up with Khase was still new. 

Are you considering going back to your ex? Tune into today's episode to learn why you may be considering 'spinning the block.'

#lifeafterhurt #relationshiphurt #relationshipbreakup #spintheblock  

Happy Podcast Wednesday!

It's May 1st! I pray this new month leads you into stronger boundaries, genuine connections, and opportunities that will set you up for success. 

Season 2 - Life After Hurt podcast will resume next Wednesday.

Until then, check out a good throw back, "3 Reasons Why Establishing Boundaries Are Important." See you next Wednesday!

#LifeAfterHurt #replay #boundaries

In today's episode, Journee receives a God-wink. Her day started off challenging and ended positive. She was reminded that she has the victory. 

Tune into today's episode to be reminded that you, too, can be victorious. 

#LifeAfterHurt 

The questions Khase was asking Journee seemed like an interrogation process. Journee had no idea the type of dating experience she was in with Khase. She eventually found out who he was. 

Tune into today's episode and learn the 4 Tell Tale Signs You're Dating a Narcissist:
1. Pick unnecessary arguments
2. Overly jealous and insecure
3. They create unreasonable stories and accusing you, when they themselves are doing the very thing they are accusing you of.
4. They create and instigate negative experiences just to get a reaction out of you.

#lifeafterhurt #relationshiphurt #relationshipbreakup #narcissist 

In today's episode, Khase tried to win Journee's heart back. Tune in to learn what he did and 3 reminders not to go back to your EX after a break-up.

#lifeafterhurt #podcast #podcastwednesday #relationshiphurt #relationshiptips

Tune in to our Single Women Series - Part IV: “Who is Boaz? Quality traits to look for in a kingdom husband” 

This series explains the 5 qualities to look for in a Kingdom Husband and 10 thought-provoking questions you can ask yourself before entering a relationship. 

#LifeAfterHurt #singlewomen #relationshipseries #podcast #kingdomhusband

Dating and finding the right one can be exhausting and discouraging. 

Tune in to hear from National Bestselling Author, Kim Brooks, on "How to Date & Stay Saved."

Do you remember the moment you began to see the light at the end of the tunnel?

Journee finally found her path forward after her grueling back-up. Tune in to hear how she began to see the light at the end of the tunnel. There's light at the end of the tunnel for you, too. 

#lifeafterhurt #stillIrise #journee #podcastWednesday #postbreakup

Are you tired of cycles of hurt while being single? Do you want to experience wholeness, self-love, and joy while single?

Join us for a conversation that will encourage you and give you practical steps on how to become whole while you are still on your single journey. 

Ms. Loriea will discuss ways to become whole and let you know what God is telling us single women. 

#LifeAfterHurt #podcast #singlewomen #hurtowhole 

Have you ever felt like it was time for you to move on, shift, or change your environment? Well, in episode #21, Journee wasn't sure what she should do. 

Tune in to find out what she decides and learn two ways to know when it's time to move into a new season. 

Have you been asked, “When are you getting married?” or “Why are you still single?” during those family gatherings, or by a co-worker, family, or friend. 

Well come join us for this long overdue conversation. Our first guest speaker will be coming back for a second time! Ms. Faith will discuss some of the MYTHS about being single. 

This podcast series will:

•Help women view singleness differently & in a more positive way 
•Debunk the myths about singleness in 2024
•Uncover what God is saying to Single women 
•Educate women on the qualities to look for in a Kingdom Husband

Y'all, Journee had a moment where she almost considered going back to Khase. 

Tune in to find out why and the 3 reasons why God doesn't want YOU to go back to your ex. 

#lifeafterhurt #relationshipbreakup #relationshiphurt #dontgobacktoyourex

Journee found a hobby that led her towards healing. Tune in to today's episode to learn about her hobby and why it's important to do something new after a relationship break-up.

#LifeAfterHurt #PodcastWednesday #thepostbreakup #hobby

“You are NOT your hurt.” 

This “Relationship Break-Up” podcast series, you will hear from Kyimah. You will hear about her personal journey of life after hurt, victory after pain, and courage after defeat. 

We ALL have a story. Tune in as she walks us through her path forward to forgiveness, hope, and God’s redeeming love. 

"Why does my soul feel crushed after a break-up? The spiritual impact of Relationship Break-Ups."

Every had a soul-crushing break-up? The kind that left you heart broken, shattered, and crushed?

Tune in to hear from Minister Joshua about how your soul (mind, will, and emotions) can take a hit during a break-up and how to regain hope and wholeness.

After receiving some advice, Journee settled on a decision that was for the better. 

Sometimes surrounding yourself around the right people will help you make some of the best decisions in your life. 

Tune in to hear about Journee's decision. 

#lifeafterhurt #relationshipbreakup #relationshiphurt #decision

Journee had to make a difficult decision about something Khase had given her.  Leading up to the decision, she lacked PEACE. 

Tune in to learn the 2 ways you can maintain your peace when surrounding by chaos. 

#lifeafterhurt #relationshipbreakup #relationshiphurt #podcast #podcastWednesday #maintainyourpeace

What is abuse? Identifying abusive traits and how to heal from them."

Tune in the week's Relationship Break-Up series. Part 2, Social Worker Faith, will be discussing ways to identify abusive behaviors and how to heal from them."

#lifeafterhurt #relationshipbreakup #relationshiphurt #relationshiphealing #relationshipbreakupseries #abuse #healing

Have you ever been betrayed before and it left you hurt and disappointed? In this episode, Journee experienced the ultimate betrayal - The Judas Kiss.

Tune in to today's episode to learn 5 ways to safeguard your heart when dealing with a narcissist after a break-up. 

Narcissistic (Tactic) Hoover: A manipulative tactic used to lure or suck a person back into a relationship they're withdrawing or stepping away from. 

#lifeafterhurt #relationshipbreakup #relationshiphurt #podcastwednesday #podcast #narcissism #hoovertactic  

"Does counseling really work? The Mental & Emotional Impact of Break-Ups."

Tune in to hear from License Social Worker Stephanie on the impact of relationships and how you can use counseling as a pathway to healing and wholeness.

#LifeAfterHurt #relationshipbreakup #relationshiphealing #counseling #mentalhealth

Have you ever taken a risk that turned out to be a good risk?

Journee takes a risk - a good risk that leads to a step towards a better place in her life. She finds a positive activity to do in her spare time. 

Tune into to find out some productive things to do after a relationship break-up.

#lifeafterhurt #relationshipbreakup #relationshiphealing #relationshiphurt

Surrounding yourself around a TRUSTED community after a relationship break-up is vitally important. It gives you the opportunity to be around those who love you, can be a listening ear, and guide you towards a path of healing and productivity. 

Tune in to hear about the community Journee surrounded herself around after her break-up and how she felt seen, loved, and cared for. 

(Relationship Podcast Series February 2024 - Stay Tuned!)

Be reminded that God sees, loves, and cares for you. 

#LifeAfterHurt #RelationshipBreak-Ups #RelationshipHurt #RelationshipHealing

Tune in to hear about my personal testimony and how I wanted to give up, but didn't!

#lifeafterhurt #relationshipbreakup #fiction #journee #personalstory #testimony 

Episode #12 in The Post Break-Up, Journee is met with self-doubt. She questions the experiences she had with Khase and is at risk for going back to him. 

Ever broken up with someone, doubted your traumatic experiences with them only to return back to them? I've done this before. Tune in to today's episode on how to learn "2 ways to overcome self-doubt after a break-up with a narcissist." 

Chapter #12: Church Folk Started Talking
Fiction Novel: Life After Hurt - The Post Break-Up

Episode #11, Journee is battling with her current and unfamiliar life. Although Khase was no longer a part of her life, Journee was in an unfamiliar territory and could have gone back to what was familiar. Thankfully, Journee did not go back. 

No matter how challenging it gets, do not go back!

Tune in to find out 2 reasons why you should NEVER go back.

#lifeafterhurt #thepostbreakup #podcastWednesday #dontgoback

Journee makes an unexpected joke that leaves Izzie laughing with her head buried in her lap. Although it was an unexpected joke, Journee was over Khase and his shenanigans. 

Tune into today's episode to learn the 1 thing to do when people perpetuate their lies to validate their false story. 

#lifeafterhurt #postbreakup #relationshipbreakup 

Although Journee was still attending Grace & Mercy Baptist church, it was no longer a safe space for her like it once was. She didn't know what people were saying or heard about her. So, Journee didn't know who to trust. She felt like she was walking into a war zone at times. 

Tune in to learn 3 ways on how to maintain your peace in toxic environments. 
#lifeafterhurt #thepostbreakup #toxicenvironments #Journee 

Relationship break-ups can leave you feeling alone and misunderstood. Journee was around so many people, but had feelings of loneliness and being misunderstood. 

Tune into episode #8 to learn the two things you can do when you feel alone and misunderstood. Stay encouraged!

#lifeafterhurt #thepostbreakup #fiction #relationshiphurt #relationshipbreakup 

What do you do when you are left with the hurt and you did nothing wrong? Do you take revenge or do you allow God to fight your battles?

Tune in to hear the decision Journee made regarding her own personal revenge and the blessings you receive when you don't seek out revenge. 

#lifeafterhurt #fictionnovel #revenge

This week's episode leaves Journee embarrassed and shocked. Journee didn't see it coming! Khase dropped off all her belongings on the porch without giving Journee a heads up. 

Tune into today's episode to learn about the 3 D's on how to deal with Narcissistic Personalities. 

Have you ever thought you were disqualified from your blessings  because you've been through so much turmoil and obstacles?

Although Journee went through a tumultuous storm, she had to move on with her life. God cleared the path for Journee and still qualified her for her blessings.  

Tune into today's episode to learn about the 2 ways God has your back and still qualifies you for your blessings. 

#lifeafterhurt #fictionnovel #drama #affirmation 

 Izzie checked in on Journee. As they talked on the phone, Izzie and Journee replayed all the events that took place that night. Journee had experienced some trauma. 

Some of us have experienced traumatic events and may not know it. Tune in to learn 3 signs that you've experienced trauma. 

*Disclaimer: all information shared is based on personal experience and wisdom from God. If you've identified with any of the signs, please see a medical health care professional for further assessment*

In today's podcast episode, Journee is released from jail and feels like her life's in disarray. She has no idea where to begin picking up her broken pieces.

Tune in to find out 3 things God wants you to understand about beginning again and picking up the pieces. 

It is no secret that Journee is faced with one of the most difficult seasons in her life. After being released from jail, Journee had to learn how to endure one of the darkest moments in her life. 

Have you ever had to endure (suffer patiently) an unpleasant moment in your life? You aren't alone. Tune in to Episode #2 to learn more about Journee's current state and  4 ways to endure difficult seasons. 

#lifeafterhurt #endure #enduredifficultseasons #JourneeBlack 

In season 2 - The Post Break-Up, Journee wakes up from spending the night in jail and has no clue on how to piece her life back together after her break-up with Khase. Once she wakes up from one of the worst and lowest moments of her life, she has to gather the pieces of her brokenness and pain. 

Tune in to hear the 5 steps on how to navigate after you've been through a storm. 

#lifeafterhurt #thepostbreakup #breakup #healing #fictionnovel #JourneeBlack #storyteller #affirmations

Hey Community! It's official. The Life After Hurt Podcast is back! 

Season 2, I will discuss relationship break-up, narcissism, community, healing, and resilience. Tune in every Wednesday at 7AM (EST) to get your weekly dose of empowerment and encouragement.

#lifeafterhurt #fictionnovel #podcast #relationshiphurt #relationship #breakup 

Internal healing comes at a cost. Healing is not easy or pretty. It's grit, hard work, a lot of self-reflection, and accountability. Although it is all these things, transformative healing is a beautiful discovery. 

Tune in to learn the 4 steps I kept missing in order to receive transformative healing and what I did to overcome them. Like me, I hope you are able to stop missing steps on your own healing journey. 

#lifeafterhurt #healing #transformative #transformativehealing

This or That...Who is Nicole N. Sweeney?

Get to know your favorite author, Nicole N. Sweeney, by tuning in to learn more about her. 

#lifeafterhurt #author 

Overcoming a mindset is not easy. I faced a lot of them and had to overcome many of them in my life. I'm sure you've encountered your own mindset hurdles like me. 

Tune in to today's podcast episode as I share what my biggest mindset hurdle was and the tools I used to overcome it. 

You, too, can overcome any mindset hurdle you have. Just know, you AREN'T alone. I had to walk that road in my own personal life. 

REMEMBER: You are an overcomer, so keep OVERCOMING!

Ever suffered from the two P-words: "People-pleasing?"

I'm sure that during some point in your journey you've personally experienced "people-pleasing." 

Whether that person you wanted to please was your mom, dad, sibling, friend, supervisor, romantic partner, or even someone you were meeting for the first time. We've all done it. 

Tune into today's episode as I share 3 ways to move from "People-pleasing" to "People-partnership."

#lifeafterhurt #peoplepleasing #peoplepartnership

Good Morning, Y'all!

Blessings come in many forms such as employment, relationships, friendships, children, shelter, finances, and time. No matter what your blessings are, we must do our part in order to keep it. 

Tune into today's podcast episode as I share 3 PRACTICAL ways on how you can KEEP your blessings!

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/1RZdGd4weKQ

#LifeAfterHurt #blessings 

Follow me on Instagram: @nicolensweeney or @lifeafterhurt_

Are you in a season of waiting? Has it been years since you've seen your goal manifest or a prayer answered?

If so, you are NOT alone. There are some things I am still waiting on and for certain dreams to come true. I am learning that waiting can be the most difficult thing when you've been waiting for so long, trying your best, and haven't seen any results.

But one thing about waiting well is that you become prepared for the most amazing blessing God has in store for you. Because when God shows up, He gives us beyond what we can imagine. 

Tune in to learn the 3 things I learned about WAITING.

What if I told you that your words are another tool to use in order to heal? Did you know that your words and what you speak have the power to make you whole or keep you broken?

At the beginning stages of my healing journey, I used words that were destructive, stagnant, and harmful to my healing process. It wasn't until I began going to therapy that I began to change my healing language and how I spoke to myself. 

Since then, I began to incorporate healing language into my daily life. When I did, I became stronger, wiser, and healthier. 

Tune into today's episode to learn about some of the words I used to become emotionally whole and healed. 

#lifeafterhurt #healinglanguage 

While growing up, I was never taught how to express my feelings or identify the feelings I was having.

It wasn't until I had become an adult where I learned about "feelings." As I began my healing journey, I began to use words to identify and describe how I was feeling and the experiences I encountered. 

Tune in to today's episode as I give you some tools and words to assist you with identifying negative feelings. 

REMEMBER: Your feelings ONLY describe how you feel. It doesn't DEFINE WHO you are or your FUTURE. 

It had come to a point in my life where I had to make a crucial decision. After some thought, I decided to do it because I knew it would benefit my life in a CONSTRUCTIVE way.

Tune in to today's episode to hear about the 4 lessons I learned from going to THERAPY. If you are considering therapy, below are some links that will assist you in finding one.

Hoping the BEST for you on your healing journey!

Black female Therapist
https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com/ 

Therapist:
https://www.betterhelp.com/

Taking steps towards your HEALING journey isn't an easy task, but it's a BRAVE one.

Tune into today's episode as I share the three steps I took to begin my HEALING journey. 

I pray that your heart, mind, and soul is enlightened. May you enter your healing journey with ease, grace, and hope. 

#lifeafterhurt #healingjourney #healthyhealing #storytelling #Godisproudofyou

I was never taught about boundaries. Honestly, it was something I had to begin to learn on my own as an adult. 

Tune into today's episode to hear about the 3 critical reasons why establishing boundaries are so important. 

Ask yourself, what are your boundaries?

#lifeafterhurt #healthyboundaries #establishboundaries

Hey Y'all!

Tune in to today's episode where I read an excerpt from my fiction novel, Life After Hurt. Today's reading is about Journey and her family finally moving into a home of their own.

Remember, no matter what you go through, never lose your laughter!

#LifeAfterHurt #fictionnovel #authortube #author #storytelling #affirmations

Life After Hurt: A Sister Tale (Part I) is available on nicolesweeney.org and Amazon. 

Hey Y'all!

Happy Friday! Let's end the week with a little fun. The name of today's episode is called, "This or That Game." It's a great game to play with your loved ones and friends, and to deepen your connections with them. I've attached the questions in case you want to play.

How does it work? Well, you are given two choices and you MUST choose ONE! 

Tune in to hear my responses. I would love to hear yours. Let me know your responses!  

I added the questions below in case you want to play.

This or That Questions:
1. Vacation or Staycation
2. Night or Morning
3. Passenger or Driver
4. Art Museum or History Museum
5. Car or Bike?
6. Train or Airplane?
7. Coffee or Tea?
8. Lose sleep or Skip a meal?
9. Sweating or Shivering?
10. Red wine or White wine?
11. Share food or Don't share food?
12. Android or iPhone?
13. Poem or Story?
14. Visual Learner or Verbal Learner?
15. Save 100 strangers or one loved one?
16. No company or Bad company?
17. Cherished or Respected?
18. Looks or Personality?
19. Clean as you cook or Clean up at the end?

#lifeafterhurt #fun #enjoylife #games #happiness

Hey Y'all:

We are halfway through the week, and I wanted to share a story with you.... 

Have you ever felt like you were about to give up on something but something inside of you ROSE up and you went after it?

Very often, our "perceived" failures can paralyze and stagnant us from going after that God has JUST for us.

Tune into today's episode to hear about a time I ALMOST gave up and forfeited my God-given blessings!

Affirmation: When God is on your side, you CANNOT fail!

Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/yvIrrDkxNck

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We've all had our fair share of being our own worst critic. Doing so can be difficult, challenging, and burdensome. 

We all have an inner voice that will tell us to go left when we should go right. Or that voice that will discourage us from doing the very thing that God has called and equipped us to do. 

That is why learning how to silence our inner critic is imperative. Check out today's podcast episode and learn 3 easily accessible steps on how to silence that inner critic. 

Scriptures  (correct scripture - Habakkuk 2:2; Philippians 4:6-7)
#LifeAfterHurt #podcast #negativethoughts #encouragement #Godisproudofyou

Hey Y'all:

Happy Friday! Check out today's episode where I read a short excerpt from Part 1 of my fiction novel. 

As you watch today's podcast, know that God has Life After Hurt just for you. 

#lifeafterhurt #author #podcast #chapter2 #rideordiefriend #womenempowerment #encouragement #Godisproudofyou

Greetings, All:

Check out today's podcast about Nicole's four fun facts about herself. Make sure you watch until the end to hear a special announcement you don't want to miss!

Have a happy day!

Life After Hurt, 

Nicole Sweeney

#lifeafterhurt #author #fictionnovel #funfacts

My personal journey of #Life After Hurt has consisted of self-reflection, self-compassion, grace, and self-accountability. 

Like many of you, I had to teach myself how to love myself and there’s nothing sweeter than self-love. So, on this day, as you read these affirmations, let them be a reminder that you are love. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

#LifeAfterHurt #selfloveaffirmations #selflove #selfcompassion #selfaccountability #grace #buzzsprout #podcast #womenempowerment #valentinesday

Hey Y'all! Happy Black History Month!

How are you? I hope that you and yours are healthy, well, and safe. 
As for me, things are well, but busy and I have some exciting news to share with you. But, before I do, I would like for you to check out today's podcast for some positive vibes and encouragement.

Have a great week, and I'll be in touch soon.

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Blessings to my dear sisters!

Have you ever been hurt before? Every felt like you needed to heal, but don't know where to begin?

Well, I'm so excited to announce this year's "Hurt 2 Healed" Women's Empowerment Event just for YOU. I've decided to partner with Health & Wellness Coach and Yoga Instructor, Leslie Keough, to give you tools on how to overcome hurt through writing and yoga.
 
The event is designed to:
1. Teach women how to voice their hurt through writing.
2. Coach women on how to use breathing, stretching, and meditation as a form of healing.
 
Tickets are buy one, get one FREE. So, bring a sister-friend! Registration link below. I hope to see you there.

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#womenempowerment  #healing #writing #yoga #women

In today's final Life After Hurt podcast episode #46 entitled, "Journee Released From Jail," Journee finds herself waking up, hair disheveled, and behind bars to a LOUD thumping! When she wakes up, she's greeted by a loud police officer calling her name.

Tune in to find out more details about Journee getting released from jail.

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Things go left field after Journee approaches Khase about their relationship. It gets so loud that the neighbor calls the cops on them at 2am. When the cops arrived on the scene, it goes down!

Tune in to find out what happened when the cops arrive.

#LifeAfterHurt #copsonthescene #ghettohotentanglementmess #Journee #Khase #relationshipdrama

Journee and Izzie return from an evening of skating. Upon returning to the house, Journee and Khase come face to face with their relationship and it gets ugly.

Tune in to find out Journee and Khase's interaction with each other. 

#LifeAfterHurt #rideordiefriend #Journee #Khase

Tune in to watch the 1 year book anniversary of Life After Hurt: A Sister's Tale. During the Sip & Chat, you will hear from several guests and more about the life and story of Journee Black.

#LifeAfterHurt #1yearbookanniversary #sipandchat

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Journee has officially moved back home from college. She's a college graduate and is struggling to find a job. Meanwhile, Khase begins to show his affection for Journee in some interesting yet persuasive ways. 

Tune in to find out what Khase did during Easter Sunday at the Grace and Mercy Baptist Church. 

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#LifeAfterHurt #collegegrad #monologue #KhaseandJournee

Happy Bookversary!

I can't believe it's been a year since I've written and published my first fiction novel! I would love to celebrate with you. Come join my virtual "Sip & Chat," win prizes, chat about your favorite characters & hang with your favorite Author, Nicole N. Sweeney!

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Virtual Sip & Chat, Saturday, 11/20 @ 7pm EST
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Journee is on cloud 9 because she is officially graduating college! She's been through so much to get to this point, and will finally see that hard work does pay off. 

While this was a victorious moment for Journee, she eventually has to leave college and move back home. Tune in to find out what happens in Episode #41, "Graduation Day."

#LifeAfterHurt #podcast #fiction #novel #graduationday #college #home

While Journee struggles in her relationship with Khase, she turns to a very trusted friend. Nevaeh, one of Journee's friends from college, encourages, supports, and helps to be a healing agent during a devastating moment for Journee. 

Tune in to hear from Nevaeh and Journee as they talk about friendship, healing, and trying to be there for each other while showing up for themselves. 

#LifeAfterHurt #friendship #healing #balance #fiction #novel #podcast

Journee is still on cloud nine from graduating college, but her and Khase continue to struggle in their relationship. 

Having feelings of betrayal, confusion, and deflation, Journee decides to write Khase a letter to express her true feelings. Tune in to find out what happens between Journee and Khase. 

#LifeAfterHurt #theletter #relationship #fiction #novel

Journee experiences so much in today's episode. However, she finds herself in a community where she gets hope, encouragement, strength and some laughter. 

Tune in to hear from Journee's sister-friends and their 15+ year friendship. You will hear from: Blessings, Reign, Symphony, and Treasure.

#LifeAfterHurt #community #sisterhood #brownienight

Tune in to hear about Part 2 of Episode #37. This episode, Journee and Rev. Paul discuss dating, courting, and relationships. 

Check it out as Rev. Paul gives a different perspective on "Dating" and "Courtship."
(Part 2 of 2)

#LifeAfterHurt #Date #Courtship #relationships #marriage

In today's Life After Hurt Episode, you will find that Journee finally moves on-campus to Robinson University where she meets a group of individuals that become her safe space. 

Check out the entire episode with special guest, Rev. Stanley Williams, also known as Rev. Paul. Rev. Paul and Journee discuss: mentorship, purpose, recovering from hurt and more. (Part 1 of 2)

#LifeAfterHurt #college #community #mentorship #healing #purpose

Journee and Joy are hanging out with Elder Bluestone at his team's football game. Journee learns some exciting news about the next phase of her life while having an unexpected conversation with Khase. Woah! 

Tune into episode #35 to find out what Journee and Khase talk about. 

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Listen y'all, things are heating up for Journee. Experiencing feelings of mixed emotions, Journee finds herself meeting a really cool guy named Rayce while on her way home from school. 

When Khase sees that she met another guy, he says the unthinkable to Journee! 😯

#LifeAfterHurt #Journee #Rayce #positivevibes #fictionnovel #podcast #Wednesday

The Black family has found themselves in another difficult situation causing them to have to split up as a family. Not only that, Journee was experiencing her own personal relationship betrayal and confusion. 

Tune in to find out what went on in Episode #33. 

#LifeAfterHurt #Journee #relationship #BlackFamily #fictionnovel #podcastWednesday

Things are getting real for the Black family. After the passing of Mama Black, the Black family had to lean on each other. But, things were beginning to get tough for Journee. There was a secret between Khase and Gracie that Journee didn't know about and it left her wondering what was going on. 

Tune in to hear about today's episode 32: "Secrets and Confusion."

#LifeAfterHurt #Secrets #Confusion #Journee 

Summer had ended, and the Black family had experienced some transitions. One day, they received the most devastating news. Not only was the news devastating, but it was on Strength's 22nd birthday.

Tune in to find out what happened. 

#LifeAfterHurt #Strengths22ndBirthday #podcastWednesday #TheBlackFamily

Exciting things are happening for Journee and Gracie. And, everyone is in transition. Journee and Gracie experience another milestone in their lives, and Mama and Papa Black are so proud! 

Tune in to find out more about what goes down in today's episode.

#LifeAfterHurt #GraduationDay #MamaBlack

Journee and Gracie are finally seniors! Yay! They are excited about the senior prom, graduation, and college. They get escorted by Khase and Khase's best friend. Mama Black is so excited to see her girls going to the prom.

Tune in to find out how their senior prom went and what Journee wore. 

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The Black household has went down to 6 from 8. Strength and Meaven are off to college and now it is just Journee, Gracie, Audacious, and Joy along with Mama and Papa Black. 

Journee and Gracie are in their senior year. Tune in to hear about their girl talk with Izzie and Ivy, and what Mama Black does for Journee and Gracie. 

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After Journee and her siblings attended choir rehearsal on Friday evening, they finally sang with the Youth and Young Adult choir Sunday morning. Mama Black was so excited to see them involved in the church community.

Tune in to hear about the song they sing and Rev. Watkins' sermon.

#LifeAfterHurt #Journee #TheBlackChurch #podcastWednesday #affirmation #wordsofaffirmations

After Mama Black starts a new tradition, she makes Journee and her siblings get more involved in church. So, they attend choir rehearsal at the Grace and Mercy Baptist Church on a Friday evening. Deaconess Bluestone picks them up from home to take them to choir rehearsal. 

Tune in to find out who else attends choir rehearsal and the song they rehearse!  

#LifeAfterHurt #TheBlackFamily #Journee #Church #Gospelmusic #choirrehearsal #podcastWednesday

The Black Family has settled in nicely in their 4 bedroom home. Journee and her siblings are excited to finally live in a house, again. Mama and Papa Black are excited, too! 

Mama Black decides to start a new tradition that brings the Black Family closer together. Tune in to find out the new tradition Mama Black begins.

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The Black Family moves into their new home. They are excited that they finally have a home to call their own. Tune in to hear about "Move-In Day" and how Audacious almost gets Journee and the rest of her siblings in trouble. 

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Y'all check this out, things are shifting for The Black Family. God has finally answered Mama Black's prayer. Tune in to find what that prayer was!

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You guys would never believe what happened! Mama & Papa Black go out for brunch and they run into a woman named Ms. Pearl. Tune in to find out what Ms. Pearl says to Mama Black. It is truly the divine alignment of God when you find out what happens. 

#LifeAfterHurt #podcastWednesdays #TheBlackFamily #DivineAlignment #storytelling #Journee #Journey

The Black Family is still homeless. However, something happens unexpectedly for the Black Family! Tune in to find out what happens. 

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The Black Family has found a home! Papa Black meets up with Mr. Jafari to get the keys to their new house. Tune in to find out what happens. 

#LifeAfterHurt #TheBlackFamily #Journee #podcast #noanswer

The Black Family is literally starting from scratch. But, the day was looking HOPEFUL for them. Today's episode, they go and look at a house and fall in love with it. 

Tune in to find out about the house and what happens for the Black Family!

#LifeAfterHurt #storytelling #podcast #blackfamilies 

 Journee and her family are still homeless. Grandpa Joseph Sr. is the third relative that Journee and her family end up staying with.  

Tune in to hear more about Grandpa Joseph Sr. as he talks about fatherhood, riots, entrepreneurship, home fries, and being raised in Newark, NJ.  

#LifeAfterHurt #Journee #podcast #family #story #blackfamilies

The Black Family is still homeless. Mama Black's mother, Nana Eve, let's the Black Family stay with her. Tune in to find out more about Nana Eve's House.

This podcast episode is dedicated to: Sadie Evans Milligan.

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Journee and her family are now homeless. They had to move in with Nana Josephine. Tune in to hear from special guest, Nana Josephine.

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The Black Family is still experiencing some hard times! They end up losing their apartment and having no place to live. Tune in to find out what they do and where they end up living. 

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The Black Family is faced with another late rent notice yet again. Tune in to find out what happens after they find out about their outstanding balance.

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Journee goes on her 1st overnight camping trip. This is her first time being away from her parents and siblings. When she returned, Papa Black, Mama Black and her siblings pick her up from the bus station. When they return from picking Journee up, Strength sees a note on the door, but Mama Black snatches the note so that it wasn't seen. 

Tune in to find out what the note said!

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Mama Black gets Journee and her siblings more involved in church while Papa Black continues to work. However, Mama Black finds something on their hallway floor and immediately talks to Papa Black about it. 

Tune in to find out what Mama Black found on the floor. 

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Mama Black begins to take Journee and her siblings to church regularly.  After attending Sunday school, Journee makes a very important decision. 

Tune in to find out how Mama Black reacts to what Journee did!

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Journee and her siblings join in on the celebration of Papa & Mama Black's 9th wedding anniversary.  Tune in to find out how Papa & Mama Black celebrated!

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Papa Black fully recovered from his injury. Mama Black received some good news. Life for the Black Family is getting better. Tune in to find out the good news!

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Papa Black experiences an unexpected injury, but still continues to provide for his family. Tune in to hear from Papa Black himself and how he pushed through.

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During Papa Black's injury, his best friend Wess came to his side to support him. Tune in to hear about Papa Black and Wess's 50 years of friendship and brotherhood.

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Life for the Black Family is beginning to turn a corner! Tune in to find out  the surprise Mama Black gets for Journee. 

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Mama Black went to Grace & Mercy Baptist Church for Sunday morning church service and received an unexpected BLESSING! Tune in to hear the story.  

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Journee continues in her deep sleep....

The Black family are now living in a motel since their home was burned because of the fire.

Papa Black and Wess (Papa Black's best friend) go back to the house to see if there was anything worth keeping. There was only ONE thing that didn't get consumed by the fire. Tune in to find out what that was!

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After being thrown into jail and crying herself into a deep sleep, Journee begins to dream about her childhood and what her and her family experienced while growing up.

Tune in to hear more about "The Black Family" experience of struggle, love and resilience.  Special guest appearances: Strength, Audacious, and Joy.

This podcast episode is dedicated to: Teresa Lynn Sweeney. We Love You, Forever!

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After being confronted by 3 police officers and the reality of her relationship with her sister Gracie, and boyfriend Khase, Journee finds herself sitting on a cold curb with feelings of numbness, disbelief and anger.  

Tune in to see how Journee ends up in jail after a night of betrayal, revelation and hurt. 

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After leaving the skating rink, Journee decides that she wants to get some answers from Khase. By the time Journee and Izzie arrive to the house,  Khase was not home. However, moments later, Khase arrived to the house and Journee finally gets to ask the questions that left her paralyzed with worry and doubting her intuition at the skating rink.

Unfortunately, when Journee approached Khase with her questions, it did not end well! Journee definitely got some answers that night. Check out today's episode to find out how it went down! 

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Journee has been out of college for a year now, and has yet to land a job. While being home from school, Journee is experiencing post-college graduate BLUES. Journee's best friend, Izzie, decides to take her skating to help get her mind off of having NO job, car, money, and her relationship woes.

At the skating rink, Journee makes a very important statement that will determine if her intuition is true or false. Tune in to hear what Journee has to say! 

#LifeAfterHurt

Welcome to the Life After Hurt Podcast! It's your girl, Nicole N. Sweeney. I am the author of Life After Hurt: A Sister's Tale. Thank you for listening to my podcast series about my fiction novel - Life After Hurt. 

During this episode, you will learn more about the 4 main characters, their personalities, and their hang-ups.  The main character, Journee, lets you in on ALL that's going on in her life - the good, bad, and UGLY!  She shares her story of unexpected loss, pain, trauma and some victories.  Journey with Journee as she walks you through her life's story.  

Grab a glass of whatever your favorite drink is (wine for me!), a copy of Life After Hurt, and a blanket. 

Talk to you in Episode #1.

Life After Hurt,

Nicole N. Sweeney