I learned to survive by rescuing. I learned to stay by staying quiet. But the part of me I silenced didn’t disappear — it turned into anxiety, grief, and exhaustion. This is what shadow integration actually looks like. Not fixing yourself. Letting yourself speak.

Here is a shaddow work prompt to get your day started, remember to take your time and be gentle with yourself when answering these.

What emotion am I trying to avoid today — and what do I believe would happen if I fully allowed myself to feel it? ✍️ Journal gently. No fixing. No reframing. Just honest noticing. Optional deepeners (use one, not all): Where do I feel this emotion in my body? What story do I attach to it? What does this part of me need, not want? Awareness is the work. Compassion is the medicine.

Nothing here is about self-improvement. It’s about self-honesty. If you’re here to become quieter, truer, and more aligned — welcome. If not… you might still stay 👀 Tell us one thing you’re done pretending about.