Category: Shame and Self-Compassion

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Things I Learned In Kindergarten that No Longer Serve Me

Some rules that made sense when you were five don’t make sense in other circumstances or later in life. Here are a few things I choose to leave behind.

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When Journaling is Hard

Some people love journaling. Some struggle with it and feel like something is wrong if they don’t love and embrace journaling. Don’t worry, nothing’s wrong.

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My Independence Day

The Fourth of July celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, not of actually gaining independence. That took several more years and they had to fight for it. Hard.

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I Just Threw Away All My Makeup; Here’s Why

Yesterday I wore makeup to make a short video. The consequences reminded me of just how strongly my senses effect everything in my life.

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New Year’s Reflections and Intentions

A few prompts to reflect on the previous year and to set intentions for the next.

There’s a topic I’ve been avoiding. It’s not easy or comfortable to talk about, but I’m increasingly convinced that it is necessary. Will you join me in this difficult, and deeply rewarding, conversation?