Too often, we give away our power without even realizing it. By power I mean the essence of who we are: our values, gifts, and self-worth. We let ourselves be affected by the opinions, judgments, or even praise from others, which takes us away from our true selves.

Too often, we give away our power without even realizing it. We let ourselves be affected by the opinions, judgments, or even praise from others, which takes us away from our true selves.

Imposter syndrome is that persistent feeling that you do not deserve success of any kind, and it’s only a matter of time before you are “found out”. It’s a devious mind trick that keeps you on edge.

This fixation on the past is robbing me of the present. My grooves keep me in what was, and I miss out on what is. I miss out on the beauty of the present moment, the now, the only place where life truly happens.

Navigating this new phase was challenging—dealing with a flood of feelings, fears, and adjusting to a different role.

There are moments when we guide, mentor, and offer wisdom to those around us and times when we seek guidance, learn from others, and grow through the wisdom imparted to us.

Writing this book challenged me to stay authentic amidst fears of judgment and rejection.

I crave justice. I yearn to reclaim my innocence and punish the predators who robbed me of so much.

Finding peace and closure may take time.

Discover what happened to you instead of wondering what’s wrong with you.

How do I figure out who I am at this stage of my life?

It’s in the pain of today that we find the courage to untether from our past.

We can take back our power and heal all our separated parts in the messiness of love and acceptance.

When all we see within ourselves is baggage – how do we find the gifts that we were born with?