Lesson 3: When You Miss Who You Were Before

There’s a moment, often quiet and unspoken, when you realize you’ve been so busy surviving—so busy showing up for others—that you’ve somehow disappeared from your own life.

The music you loved? Faded.
The hobbies? Forgotten.
The fire? Dimmed under the weight of keeping it all together.

You glance in the mirror and barely recognize her. The version of you who used to laugh louder, move freer, dream bigger. The one who wasn’t just functioning—but living.

And sometimes, you miss her.

Deeply. Secretly. Without really knowing how to grieve her—or how to bring her back.

Here’s what I want you to know:

You haven’t lost her.
She’s still there—beneath the exhaustion, behind the responsibilities, beyond the constant giving. She’s waiting. And she understands why you left.

This isn’t about guilt. It’s about reunion.

Today’s reflection is gentle:
What did I once love that still calls to me?
How can I invite even a flicker of her back into my life?

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🧠 Today’s Reflection Prompt:

What piece of myself have I been missing most—and what’s one small thing I can do to reconnect with her?

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• A “Then & Now” identity reflection
• A self-reunion journal prompt
• A “call-back list” of songs, rituals, scents, or spaces that awaken the you you miss

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Dorey Duncan Scott Senior Litigation Paralegal

Hi! I’m Dorey Duncan Scott, a mother of three, wife and fashion entrepreneur. I started my career in fashion back in the early 90’s when I did print, still and runway modeling. I studied Fashion Merchandising, Music Business and Marketing, while also obtaining certificates in such industry-necessary areas such as make-up, styling and runway choreography. In addition, I had work as a spokesmodel for several brands, appearing in print and in person. As a former model, turned senior litigation paralegal, artist manager and on-air personality with a passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development, I bring a unique combination of style, strategic thinking, and legal expertise to my work. My years navigating the legal world have sharpened my attention to detail, while my experience and passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development drives my desire to help others feel empowered and help them in their journey toward self-empowerment. My experience in the fashion world has taught me the power of confidence. 

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