Tag: Self-Acceptance
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Choosing Myself: How to Break Free from People-Pleasing and Start Living for You
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For so long, I lived my life trying to please others, neglecting my own needs. Breaking free from this cycle has been one of the most empowering things I’ve done. It’s not always easy, but choosing myself has been essential in my healing journey and living authentically. If you’re tired…
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A New Year of Possibility: Reflections on Growth and the Road Ahead
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As I reflect on the journey that has brought me here, I realize that one of the hardest yet most rewarding things I’ve done is to embrace vulnerability. For years, I thought strength came from hiding my emotions, from putting up walls and keeping people at arm’s length. But what…
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Shedding the Weight of External Judgment
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Fear of external judgment is something many of us carry, often silently. Here’s how I’m learning to shed that weight and embrace the freedom of living authentically.
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Healing Relationship Wounds: The Struggle of Vulnerability
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One of the hardest healing steps I’ll take is learning to be vulnerable again and trusting others, whether in friendships, romantic relationships, or everything in between. With past wounds from unhealthy relationships, it’s a difficult step to make, yet I know it’s necessary for the deep connections I desire. Navigating…
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Unapologetically Me: Stripping Away the Layers of Societal Expectations
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For decades, I let societal standards shape my identity. Now, I’m peeling back the layers to uncover who I truly am—without validation, without pretense, and without apology.
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Redefining Womanhood & Reclaiming My Self-Esteem After Endometriosis & Breast Cancer
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I’m still working on reclaiming my self-esteem and sense of beauty after a hysterectomy and mastectomy. This journey is about redefining womanhood, embracing resilience, and learning to love myself again.