What if your self-worth was entirely self-defined? Join me as I share a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, where I recount how the sacrifices of my mother and the challenges of racial discrimination shaped my understanding of personal value. Through a candid reflection on past relationships, including a significant lesson from a failed friendship, we explore the critical importance of not letting others dictate your worth. The episode emphasizes the power of inner strength, staying true to core values, and learning to define oneself amidst adversity.
Transitioning to the turbulent path of healing, I open up about the emotional roller coaster that comes with recovery. One week, I’m feeling on top of the world, and the next, I’m hitting rock bottom. But through it all, the unwavering support from loved ones—whether through a simple phone call, a shared ice cream cone, or a music-filled car ride—has been my anchor. Trust, especially, has been a significant hurdle, and I discuss the gradual process of learning to trust both new faces and familiar ones again. Despite the ups and downs, this chapter of my journey offers a hopeful message about the transformative power of love and support in the healing process.
If you never try, you will never know