In this soft and honest episode, I talk about the version of me who used to stay quiet out of fear of rejection, fear of not being enough, fear of taking up space.
For a long time I believed that shrinking myself was safer than being seen. But lately, I’ve been learning how to unlearn that. To let the woman I am now speak on behalf of the girl I used to be.
This episode is for anyone who’s still finding their voice. For the ones who are healing out loud. For those of us who are learning to be confident and kind. Loud and soft. Brave and scared, you’re not alone.
I’m sharing some journal prompts that have helped me connect to my younger self and rewrite some of the beliefs I used to carry. I hope they help you too.
✍️ Journal Prompts to Reflect & Heal:
- What did younger me believe about her worth?
- When was the first time I remember being silenced or told I was “too much” or “not enough”?
- What would I say to younger me if she were sitting in front of me right now?
- What do I want to be brave enough to say out loud, but haven’t yet?
- Who am I when I feel safe to be fully myself?
- What parts of me am I still learning to unmute?
- What would it feel like to take up just a little more space tomorrow?
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