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You are Both Strong and Vulnerable

I am strong, confident and successful. I’m also weak, insecure and a failure. Both of these statements are true. And, I bet they are for you too. What I’ve done in my life is to try to live somewhere in the middle, in that sweet spot between strong and weak. If I’m too strong, then that gets perceived as bitchy; If I’m too weak, then that gets seen as pitiful.  By trying to avoid going too forward toward one end of the spectrum or the… Read More »You are Both Strong and Vulnerable

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When It’s Okay, to Not Be Okay

I am not ok. I don’t have it all together. I need help sometimes. We have been taught that vulnerability is a sign of weakness — and that showing weakness is a bad thing.   Is it?  Do you think less of a friend that shows up and is honest about what’s really going on?  I’ll bet that instead, you lean in to help.  I know I would.  I’ve been blessed with four best buds.  They love me, listen to me, and offer me guidance, advice,… Read More »When It’s Okay, to Not Be Okay

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