Girl, you don't need a man - you need a moment! In a world that glamorizes dating, it's easy to believe a relationship will "fix" your low moods, fill your voids, or make you feel whole again. But dating while emotionally drained or depressed often creates more heartbreak than healing.
When depression creeps in, your "picker" starts malfunctioning. You begin choosing from pain instead of purpose, mistaking attention for affection and chaos for chemistry. Before long, the frustration from those choices seeps into EVERYTHING... the way you parent, how you show up at work, and even your physical health. The stress of toxic relationships compounds what you're already carrying, pulling you further away from your peace.
That's where this book comes in.
In
A Girlfriend's Guide to Not Dating While Depressed, Author Shenise Truesdell, etiquette consultant, CBT professional, and unapologetic advocate for women's healing, doesn't preach from a pedestal. She walks beside you with humor, honesty, and hard truths wrapped in sisterly love.
The wisdom you'll gain:
- Why loneliness isn't a reason to swipe right
- How to identify signs of depression so you can scrap entertaining the idea of dating
- How depression quietly distorts your "picker"
- The link between bad relationship stress, neglectful parenting, and poor work productivity
- How to romanticize your healing instead of rushing into relationships
- How stressful relationships compound pre-existing health issues
More than anything, you'll be reminded of one powerful truth. Healing first is the ultimate love story. Because when you pour from fullness, your love won't feel like labor, it'll feel like overflow.
