PinnedCultivating self-compassion starts with acknowledging shameFor the first time, I have recognized my deep-seated shame. For years, I thought I just had low self-esteem. What I learned is that the…Feb 6, 20212Feb 6, 20212
Doing SomethingThe first time I got called the n-word, a kid pried my hands from the monkey bars and I landed on my ribs- bruising the right side of my…Dec 3, 2022Dec 3, 2022
Reclaiming Happy Childhood MemoriesLike many children, I grew up with an abusive father. He was the result of generational trauma that went unchallenged and unhealed. No one…Dec 3, 2022Dec 3, 2022
Permission to be AngryWomen don’t often discuss anger, probably because it’s perceived as not being “lady-like.” The truth is many women have rage monsters…Feb 16, 20212Feb 16, 20212
Who Told You, You Were Naked?As I continue on my journey to dismantle my shame, I have come to a profound spiritual revelation, which started with a simple question:Feb 14, 20211Feb 14, 20211
Forgiveness is surrendering your right to hurt back.“Shaming someone else cannot enhance one’s self love”- John BradshawFeb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021
The Tyranny of Should and Always Having to be RightIf you have experienced shame, you have also experienced the tyranny of should. We should exercise more, we should eat better, we should…Feb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021
