Emotional hurt is real and heartbreaks can be devastating. The COVID-19 pandemic can also make emotional hurt even more challenging.However, there is hope. You may recall the musical hits of “ How Does it Feel?”, “Who Got Next?” and “Good Without You” from the R & B songstress, Paula Campbell. Well now she is showing us healing in a new light with the answers that can lead to a more positive journey of healing. Her new book, “If He Wanted to be There He Would: 6 Steps to Push Past the Breakup” , is a gamechanger in moving beyond relationship hurt. Paula shares her pain, insight and ways to heal in 126 pages of truth. “Baltimore’s First Lady” did not disappoint with this acclaimed novel. Paula gave FEMI Magazine an exclusive look into her world.
“I wrote my book in a space of healing,” reveals Paula. “At one point in time, I allowed myself to be led on to someone else’s fantasy of what a relationship should be,” continued Paula. Her past hurt fueled her powerful manuscript as she healed her hurt. Her book is more than words but also an instructional guide for reflection. Paula poignantly gives her readers 6 steps about moving past the hurt. She categorizes the 6 steps as:
- Recognize
- Placement of Emotions
- Acceptance
- Release
- Redefinition
- Freedom
(Courtesy of the I Am Paula Campbell Website)
This masterpiece is a collection from her own experiences in love. Paula advanced her learning by participating in some educational coursework, enrolling into individual therapy and also practicing the art of journaling. This “how-to” manual is from real life experiences and expectations that resonate with readers everywhere through her research based approach. Paula wants to encourage her readers to know that therapy is ok and that mental setbacks such as Depression & Anxiety are to be expected after hurt. Her writing project is a true testimony to the power of faith, hardwork and resilience. Paula discussed some key factors to consider in order to heal your hurt:
- “Put that alert in your mind,” Paula suggests, as you begin a dating relationship. Take note of those red flags in the beginning if you become aware that things will not develop positively.
- “Therapy, taking classes and having a lot of alone time,” she explains. These elements aided her in her healing.
- “I pride myself on not taking baggage from the last relationship into the new relationship,” encourages Paula. She suggests taking time to heal before putting off any potential baggage onto a new person.
- “Clarification and understanding of the hurt is what helped,” she continues. Having that therapeutic dialogue to understand your hurt and process things is powerful in moving forward.
Although Paula enjoys her alone time and mystery, she is currently working on her memoir. It will share even deeper experiences that she has had throughout her life. The R & B crooner also has a new single out, entitled: Girlfriend. It is available on all music outlets and was released through Camp Rebelwood Entertainment. Her upcoming musical project is coming soon. The “Be Very Clear” blogger is also working on a screen play as well. We definitely expect nothing but greatness from the sensual sensation known as Paula Campbell.
Connect with Paula Campbell on social media as @paulacampbell or by visiting www.iampaulacampbell.com.
For bookings please email bookingpaulacampbell@gmail.com.
(Photo Courtesy of the Be Very Clear blog website)
Writer, C. Scott, is a mother of one; author, social worker, early literacy interventionist and entrepreneur.
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