"I'M FINE" - Sometimes these two words become your biggest shield! When you say, "I'm fine," it might really mean: - "I don't know how to explain what I'm feeling." - "I'm afraid I'll be too much if I tell the truth." - "I don't want to burden anyone." - "I need someone to notice I'm not okay without me having to ask." - "I'm trying to convince myself I'll be okay." - "I don't feel safe enough to be honest." - "I'm exhausted, but I don't have the energy to talk about it." - "I need someone to stay with me, not fix me." - - 🦋Today, I want to ask, "What do you really want"? - I remember saying this many times when life was dark and I felt no one really wanted to know! Many times my eyes were bursting behind my facade, and I knew if anyone would be brave enough to ask and willingly held space, there would only be an avalanche of tears. And mostly, I didn't believe anyone truly cared enough to sit with me and I was afraid I would drown in my own ocean of tears. Healing begins when you experience a connection with an individual who is not afraid of big feelings and tears -- someone who has the capacity to hold space for you and simply BE WITH you is one of the biggest gifts you can give yourself. And creating space to be with yourself is also very important. 🌻Reflection🌻 "What does 'I'm fine' protect me from, and what might become possible if I chose authenticity instead?" 🌻Authenticity isn't saying everything to everyone. It's being honest with yourself first. That's where healing takes root.

The feelings wheel is a great tool to have in your toolbox when processing through feelings and emotions! I'm dropping it here and will eventually get it in the classroom for easy access...

A big welcome to @Mercedes Rummel! We're so glad to have you here! Create your own post and tell us a bit about you.. Where you're from! What is something you love? What you hope to experience here?!

Over the past few weeks, you've learned to: 🌻 Become aware of what's happening inside. 🦋 Get curious about your thoughts, emotions, and story. 🌻 Respond to yourself with compassion instead of shame This week we learn to importance of taking action - 1 small intentional step at a time! Healing happens slowly - in the quiet! Often unnoticed and unhurried. It happens when you choose one small, intentional action that aligns with who you are becoming. Aligned action isn't about striving harder or adding more to your to-do list. It's asking yourself: "What would the woman I'm becoming choose today?" Maybe she would... - Rest without feeling guilty. - Speak kindly to herself after making a mistake. - Set a boundary with love. - Say "yes" to something that brings her joy. - Ask for help instead of carrying everything alone. - Spend 10 quiet minutes journaling before the day begins. Those may seem like small choices, but don't underestimate them. Small, aligned actions repeated consistently have the power to transform your life. You don't have to have the entire path mapped out. You only need enough courage to take the next faithful step. "Healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about making choices that reflect who you've always been created to be." 🌻 This Week's Reflection Complete this sentence: The woman I'm becoming would... Then choose one action you'll take this week to honor the woman you are becoming! Share it in the comments so we can celebrate and encourage one another. Every step forward matters, and you don't have to walk this journey alone. 🦋💛

A big Welcome to our new friends who have joined us in this space: @Kat Oakley @Ashley Welch Please create your own post under "Introduce Yourself" Tell us where you're from What lights up your heart and soul And a fun fact about yourself... So glad you're here!!