10/20/2025
One of the deepest edges of growth for me has been learning to stand in who I am, fully, unapologetically, without shrinking to keep others comfortable.
And I’ll be honest with you… it still scares the s**t out of me sometimes. Every. Single. Day.
As a recovering perfectionist and lifelong people-pleaser, I was conditioned to believe that my value came from keeping the peace, meeting expectations, and being “easy” to love. So the idea of being unapologetic, of showing up in my truth even if it makes someone else uncomfortable, can feel like standing on a cliff with no safety net.
But here’s the thing: transformational growth isn’t about comfort. It’s about:
🌿 Taking up space even when your voice shakes.
🌿 Allowing your truth to matter more than approval.
🌿 Remembering that when your authenticity rattles someone else, it’s often pointing to the edges of their growth.
I’m not “there” yet, I don’t know if I’ll ever be. But every day I practice. I choose myself a little more. I apologize less for existing. I stretch into the edges that once kept me small.
So if you’re standing in that same fear, know this: you’re not alone. And sometimes the most radical transformation is letting yourself be scared, and choosing yourself anyway.
✨ This is the work I do. ✨
If you’re ready to explore these edges in yourself, to move beyond perfectionism, people-pleasing, and shrinking, I’d love to walk alongside you.
