Welcome to the Podcast: Launa’s Story – Surviving Narcissistic Abuse, Divorce & Midlife Awakening
I’m Launa – a 47-year-old Gen X woman, a survivor of narcissistic abuse, and someone rebuilding her life after trauma, betrayal, and emotional warfare.
In February 2024, my life changed forever in an ER room. While I was unconscious, my abusive ex-husband gave the hospital staff five false psychiatric diagnoses—all lies. Instead of being treated for my medical emergency, I was held on an involuntary psychiatric hold based on his manipulation.
A month later, he walked out. I was taking a shower. No goodbye, no warning—just silence. He cut all communication, filed for divorce, and disappeared.
Since then, he’s weaponized the legal system, bankrupted me, turned my own mother against me, and continues to harass and stalk me.
But here I am.
I’m telling my story because this kind of abuse thrives in silence—and I refuse to stay silent any longer.
🎙️ This podcast is raw, real, and unfiltered. It’s not just my story—it’s a lifeline for any woman who’s been gaslit, abandoned, silenced, or made to feel invisible.
If you’ve ever been dismissed, devalued, or devastated by someone you loved, this podcast is for you.
👉 Start with Episode One – I Tell the Whole Story.
Because healing starts with being heard.
BE CAREFUL WHO YOU TRUST WITH YOUR LIFE – IT MIGHT COST YOU EXACTLY THAT
XOXO Launa
BONUS – Update Episode- The Judge Pled Guilty. The Eviction Is Real. I’m Still Here – Midlife Misery: the Journals
Midlife Misery Bonus Episode WebpageAfter more than a year away from recordingI’m returning with a long-overdue bonus update episodeWhat was supposed to be a six-month break from the Midlife Misery podcast – became something far longer — and far more serious — than anticipated.In this episode I explain why the break extended well beyond my original timeline.Since the last episode, I have continued pursuing my pro per self-representation in Family Court While simultaneously filing formal regulatory complaints.Topics covered include:Pro per family court self-representation, 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold law, HIPAA violations, Medical records access rights, Judicial misconduct, Mail fraud, Spousal support imputation, and Institutional conflicts of interests in County behavioral health governanceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/midlife-misery-the-journals–6430471/support.
- BONUS – Update Episode- The Judge Pled Guilty. The Eviction Is Real. I’m Still Here
- Season 1 Episode 22 – 5150 February: Chapter 4 – The Tech F&^% February Rampage – Goes Full On
- Season 1 Episode 21: 5150 February – Chapter 3: VPN’s are BAD MMMMMMkayyyyy
- Season 1 Episode 20: 5150 February – Chapter 2: The Tech F&*% Muckraker Scapegoat
- Season 1 Episode 19: 5150 February – Chapter 1: The Calm Before the Atmospheric River of Deceit
“Be Careful Who You Trust With Your Life, It Might Cost You Exactly That”
Recent Episodes
Midlife Misery Bonus Update 2026: The Judge Pled Guilty – The Eviction Is Real – I’m Still Here
Midlife Misery: The Journals – A Podcast – 5150 February – Chapter 4: The Tech F&^% of February- Goes Full On
Midlife Misery: The Journals – A Podcast – 5150 February – Chapter 3: VPN’s are BAD MMMMMMkayyyyy – Season 1 Episode 21
Midlife Misery: The Journals – A Podcast – 5150 February – Chapter 2: The Tech F&*% Muckraker Scapegoat – Season 1 Episode 20
Midlife Misery: The Journals – A Podcast – 5150 February: Chapter 1 – The Calm Before the Atmospheric River of Deceit – Season 1 Episode 19
Midlife Misery: The Journals – A Podcast – New Year, New……….Husband???? – Season 1 Episode 17
Midlife Misery: The Journals – A Podcast – The Foundation of F#@&ERY – Season 1 Episode 16
Midlife Misery: The Journals – A Podcast – New Year, New Signs – Season 1 Episode 15
Launa Hernandez-Sjongtan
Creator/Writer/Podcast Host/Editor/ Overall Chaos Management
