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What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?

We all carry parts of ourselves that once protected us, guided us, or kept us safe—but no longer serve who we’re becoming. Letting go can be one of the hardest acts of growth. Some of the most enlightened members of the community share their thoughts on this below.

Keith Josiah

I think not having a dad set me on a path of wanting to be the man that I never had, the dad I always wanted, it honestly fuels a desire to be something beyond normal. Read more>>

Vanessa Hampton

Until I found fitness when I was 35, I unintentionally often made choices that made my journey more difficult. I never truly felt strong, confident, or worthy to that point. Read more>>

Latonja Welch Smith

“The part of me that seeks constant validation from others has served its purpose and must now be released. It helped me grow and pushed me to achieve more, but now I recognize my worth doesn’t come from outside approval. It’s time to release that and fully embrace confidence in who I am and what I bring to the table.” Read more>>

Phoenix Pride

I feel like my personality as a whole was something I used to be shamed for is now something that is needed in this world. Growing up people would always tell me to tone it down and act a certain way. However, growing up I realized that was not the real me and it made me unhappy. Read more>>

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