You don't have to erase yourself to fit into a role.

The Raw Truth

Somewhere along the line, it happens to almost all of us: you look in the mirror and realize you've gotten completely lost in the heavy expectations of a specific role. Whether you are drowning under the pressure of being the perfect professional, the flawless partner, or a constantly exhausted parent, it is incredible easy to let your true identity vanish into the background noise. We are told by society that stepping into a new season means we have to completely surrender who we used to be just to be considered "good" at what we do.

But hiding yourself away to keep a role happy is a direct recipe for deep resentment and a quiet identity crisis. You don't have to light your old self on fire just to build a new chapter.

Behind The Couch

The hype: Becoming a parent, professional, or a caregiver requires you to fully give yourself up and merge entirely with that singular title.

The science: Psychologically, your brain is wired for multiplicity - we are meant to wear many different hats simultaneously and experience a unique, separate growth through each individual role.

The validation: It is entirely normal to deeply love the roles you play while simultaneously grieving the independent version of yourself you left behind on the old timeline.

First-Aid Kit

If you are currently feeling disconnected from the person you used to be, I want you to practice the five-minute hat trick today. Pick one tiny, un-aesthetic hobby or interest that belongs entirely to you - not your job, not your kids, and not your chores - and give it five uninterrupted minutes (even if it is just blasting your favorite 90s music track in the car alone).

Hit reply to this email and tell me: What is one small piece of your true self that you feel like you've been accidentally hiding away lately?

Coming Soon

This community is growing fast and I am so incredibly grateful you are here with me. Behind the scenes, I am deep in the trenches of setting my own routines to make sure that I am showing up for you, consistently, and sharing with you the content you are asking for! Keep sending me your needs as I work on the details and take a deep breath while you wait to see what next week holds!

Healing Horizons ᨒ

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