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Feeling Sexy After Feeling Less Than

August 11, 2019

I used to believe my body was less than. Less than wanted, desired, attractive.  Because I grew up being teased for “not being thin.” So I thought… Read More

On the “Toxic” People in Our Lives

August 10, 2019

Just because we may experience someone as toxic, doesn’t mean that that person is a “bad” person, or that they don’t really love us. Nor… Read More

Making My Body Belong to Me Again

August 8, 2019

As a child, I was made to believe that because my body was different, that meant it was “less than.”   And it was different… Read More

Perfectionism As the Mask of Shame | Shame Series

Often in our culture, we view perfectionism as something to be praised. We see those who constantly go above and beyond, who cross all their… Read More

Hiding Vs Letting Ourselves Be Seen | Shame Series

August 6, 2019

When we feel ashamed, we adopt certain behavioral defense mechanisms, as a result. And we do so, initially, to protect ourselves from being either emotionally… Read More

Healing Myself of Shame By Revealing Something I’ve Been Hiding| Shame Series

August 5, 2019

One thing I’ve learned about shame in my healing journey is that its main message to us is: “I cannot tell/live my truth, and still… Read More