Stage 6: The Resurrection

The Rising

You died.

You let go of who you were. You released the old patterns, the old identity, the old story.

And in that death, something miraculous happened.

You were reborn.

This is The Resurrection.

For me, The Resurrection happened in the moments after the porch pie breaking point. After my daughter's words. After the Turkish get-up ad. After everything converged and forced me to choose.

I chose myself.

And in that choice—in that single moment of clarity when all the pieces clicked together—Unstoppable April Nicole was born.

Not the silent version. Not the small version. Not the one who waited to be saved.

The hero. The main character. The one who takes her life into her own hands.

What Is The Resurrection?

The Resurrection is the moment you realize you've changed—you're not who you were.

It's when:

• You see yourself through new eyes

• You make choices you never would have made before

• You stand in your power instead of shrinking from it

• You speak with your own voice—clear, confident, unapologetic

• You recognize the transformation has happened

• You step fully into who you've become

The Resurrection isn't just about feeling different. It's about being different.

You don't go back to who you were. You can't. That person doesn't exist anymore.

The Moment Everything Changed

In that instant on the porch, with "Unstoppable" echoing in my mind and my daughter's words fresh in my heart, everything clicked.

All these moments—my one brave life-changing decision to send that email, the year of deep work, the battle with boundaries, the pie, the ad, the realization that I was running out of time—crashed together in one crystal-clear truth:

I had to become the hero of my own story.

Not just physically stronger. Not just mentally tougher.

Unstoppable.

Someone who:

• Doesn't wait for permission

• Doesn't break herself to fit

• Doesn't silence her voice to keep the peace

• Doesn't let fear stop her

• Doesn't let age, circumstance, or other people's opinions dictate her life

In that moment, I wasn't just making a commitment to change.

I was becoming someone new.

Signs You're in The Resurrection Stage

You might be experiencing The Resurrection if:

• You feel different in your own skin - Like you've stepped into a new version of yourself

• You're making different choices - Automatically, without having to talk yourself into it

• Old triggers don't control you anymore - Things that used to derail you just... don't

• You speak with a new confidence - Your voice is clearer, stronger, more yours

• You recognize yourself in the mirror differently - Not just physically, but energetically

• You feel powerful - Not in an arrogant way, but in a grounded, "I've got this" way

• You're no longer waiting - For permission, for rescue, for the "right time"

• You realize: I'm not who I was - And you're okay with that. More than okay. Proud.

The Resurrection is when you look back at who you were and barely recognize her.

The New You vs. The Old You

Here's what changed for me:

Old April:

• Waited to be saved

• Silenced herself to keep peace

• Broke off pieces of me to fit their mold

• Made excuses for not showing up fully

• Let fear dictate her choices

• Lived small to make others comfortable

Unstoppable April Nicole:

• Saves herself

• Speaks her truth even when it's uncomfortable

• Shows up fully, unapologetically

• Takes radical responsibility for her life

• Moves forward despite fear

• Lives boldly because her life—and her daughter's future—depends on it

I didn't just change behaviors. I changed identities.

How to Embrace The Resurrection

The Resurrection isn't automatic. You have to claim it.

Here's how:

1. Own who you've become Don't downplay your transformation. Don't apologize for being different. You earned this. Own it.

2. Step into your power You're not the same person. Stop acting like you are. Make choices that align with who you are now, not who you were.

3. Claim your voice Speak up. Share your story. Use the voice you worked so hard to find.

4. Trust your new instincts The person you've become knows things the old you didn't. Trust that.

5. Let people adjust Not everyone will recognize the new you. Some won't like it. That's okay. You're not changing for them.

6. Live like the hero you are This isn't just a phase. This is who you are now. Act like it.

What The Resurrection Requires

Here's the hard part: The Resurrection asks you to live differently.

It's one thing to have a breakthrough moment. It's another thing to live from that breakthrough every single day.

After Unstoppable April Nicole was born, I had to:

• Make different choices about food, movement, and self-care

• Set boundaries I'd never set before

• Say no to things that would have pulled me back

• Build a life that reflected who I'd become, not who I'd been

• Keep showing up even when it was hard

• Honor the transformation by living it out

The Resurrection isn't a one-time event. It's a daily commitment.

Adjusting to the New You

Not gonna lie: being the new you can feel strange at first.

You might experience:

• Imposter syndrome - "Am I really this person now?"

• Discomfort - The new identity doesn't feel broken in yet

• Pushback from others - People who liked the old you may resist the new you

• Uncertainty - "What do I do with this new version of myself?"

• Responsibility - You can't go back to old excuses now

But here's the truth: The discomfort of becoming is always better than the suffocation of staying the same.

You might not feel like the hero yet. But you are one.

You answered The Call. You pushed through Resistance. You trained. You fought The Battle. You surrendered in The Death.

And now you've risen.

Living as Unstoppable

The Resurrection gave me something I'd never had before: ownership of my own life.

I stopped waiting for:

• My mom to change

• My circumstances to be perfect

• Someone to give me permission

• The "right time" to arrive

I became the one who makes things happen.

And that's when everything changed—not just for me, but for everyone around me.

My daughter saw me rise. She saw me become unstoppable. And in doing so, I showed her it's possible.

That's the power of The Resurrection. You don't just transform yourself—you become living proof that transformation is possible.

Journal Entries from This Stage

Want to read more about my experience with The Resurrection? Check out these journal entries:

• Vol. 1, Issue #007 — "The First Yes" (Unstoppable April Nicole being born)

Toolkit Resources to Support This Stage

• Strength Toolkit - Building the habits that sustain your transformation

• Courage Toolkit - Living boldly as your new self

• Legacy Toolkit - Using your story to inspire others

• Hope Toolkit - Staying anchored to your purpose

What Comes Next: Stage 7 - The Return

The Resurrection changes you. But the journey isn't over.

Now you have to take this transformation and bring it back to your world. You have to live it. Share it. Use it to help others.

This is The Return—where you become the guide for someone else's journey.

Explore Stage 7: The Return →