Unmasking Our Authentic Selves: The Hidden Cost of Perpetual Masking
In a world that often values conformity and fitting in, many of us find ourselves wearing masks to navigate various aspects of life. We put on different faces for work, social situations, and even within our families. But why do we mask, what are the detriments of always wearing these disguises, and why is it so crucial to embrace our authentic selves?
No One Can Know I’m Broken and Defective
Have you ever gone through something horrible that left you feeling broken, defective, unlovable, worthless, or that you’re a terrible person? Shame is a heavy burden that many of us struggle with in our journey towards healing from abuse. Shame is not just a fleeting feeling of embarrassment; it's a deep-seated and pervasive belief that we are fundamentally flawed or unworthy of love and acceptance. It’s the sense that I don’t measure up and can never measure up, and it brings a sense of hopelessness. Shame is where we feel like we need to hide because we don’t want others to find out our deep inadequacy.
“Why Would They Stay?” - The Truth Behind Abusive Relationships
Domestic violence starts as a wonderful, charming, happy relationship that slowly and subtly changes over time. To better understand how people end up in domestic violence relationships and why they don’t leave, read more here.
Perfection Doesn’t Exist
We always strive for perfection, but perfection doesn’t exist. We are all unique, we all have different strengths, we do things differently, and we all make mistakes. So how can we change our desire for perfection into something more healthy and obtainable? Read more to find out.
Our Worst Enemy
If someone were to record the thoughts we tell ourselves each day, what would it say? Would we tell those same things to our loved ones or a small child? We tell ourselves horrible, belittling, demeaning things, and are often our own worst enemy. Those thoughts then become beliefs we hold about ourselves that are then unknowingly influencing our daily lives and our interactions with others. It doesn’t have to be this way though. We can change and work to become our own best friend.