Introduction
Welcome to "I Give Myself Permission," a heartfelt collection of poems, short stories, and revelations born from the journey of healing. This compilation is crafted to make you feel seen and heard as you navigate your own path towards self-love. Embrace the ultimate goal of finding joy, fulfillment, and a sense of community while intentionally falling in love with life once again. Join me on this transformative journey and rediscover the beauty within yourself.
To feel
The first step in my journey was learning to feel.
As a coping mechanism, sometimes we dissociate from our feelings. We pretend to be okay in order to protect ourselves from negative emotions. Before we know it, we have forgotten how to hurt. We also forget how to love.
To Heal
Confronting our feelings can be terrifying.
In order to heal, we have to uncover the scars. This process can be painful and emotionally challenging. However, it is a necessary step to wellness.
To love
Once we have learned to feel, and learned to heal, we now have room in our hearts and minds to love.
We have to unpack and unlearn unhealthy habits in order to experience healthy love.