Can I tell you a story about a girl who used to have a REALLY hard time in relationships?
She wanted to be in a relationship SO BADLY. She wanted to feel loved and respected. She wanted connection and to receive emotional support, and to give it, too. She tended to choose people who were emotionally distant or maybe needed to be convinced that they were ready for a relationship. This pattern didn’t work out well for her.
Read MoreI recently shared on the Becoming Relational podcast that I’ve been struggling with feelings of low self-worth and doubt—a crisis of confidence! I predicted this would happen when I signed the contract to write my new book. I knew that this level of devotion to something so important to me would challenge me in ways I hadn’t been challenged yet. I’m familiar with this territory, so I know it’s temporary, but that doesn’t mean it’s not tough when it happens.
Read MoreI have been focused lately on really fine-tuning my life. This looks like examining each part of my day to day and schedule, structures and routines, and commitments and future plans to be sure everything feels like it’s in alignment. As a result, I’ve had to make some changes that are uncomfortable and stretch me in my commitment to growth—especially because I am so clear that self-betrayal (that looks like over-committing and/or committing to the wrong things) is a path I’ve been down before. I can also say that I have self-betrayed as recently as a few months ago, so it’s an ongoing journey for all of us!
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