In this episode, I open up about something I spent my entire childhood longing to hear:

“I’m proud of you.”

I talk about growing up with an abusive mother who refused to give me words of affirmation, how that impacted my self-esteem well into adulthood, and the ways trauma can quietly shape the way we see ourselves long after we leave toxic environments.

This episode is about healing, rewiring negative thought patterns, grieving the love we deserved, and learning to give ourselves the kindness we were never shown.

And if nobody has told you lately: I am proud of you.