The Naked Truth

These are just a few things that help me. Please feel free to share with me how you get back to yourself😊

You are not alone in this. There people out there who would rather be a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on than have you drown in your problems, even if you are a complete stranger. If you need someone to talk to, PLEASE REACH OUT❤💖❤

Lately I have been diving deep into my past, looking at and experiencing painful memories in my life from early childhood until now. It been a very difficult journey so far. Very painful but also very freeing. After I sit through and remember these events, I journal about it. What happened? How did I feel at the time? How do I feel about it now? Has this experience negatively affected me and if so, how? We tend to suppress painful moments so it is important to go back and work through those things so they do not come out in other ways such as anger, depression, etc. After I journal about it, I write a letter to myself from that. I tell myself what I needed to hear at that time that no one else said to me. Things like, “Its not your fault” “this does not define you” “I’m so sorry this happened to you”. It has been very therapeutic and comforting. It’s also a way to find closure from that negative memory. Now when one of those memories come up, I remember the letter I wrote to myself about it and it eases the pain greatly. I definitely recommend this to everyone💖🌼  

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If anyone else has some other tips for empaths, please feel free to share them 😊🥰💕

The worst thing you can do is allow other people’s judgements to stop you from being yourself. Most times, the one’s judging you don’t have a clue who they are anyway. I am judged a lot for being a very sensitive, very emotional person. For a long time in my life I was very insecure about it. I spent most of my life being silent because my emotions and opinions were always met with judgement and ridicule. But  one day I just became exhausted with being someone else and trying to fit into the mold that the world has designed for me. I started to be myself, even though I was nervous and afraid. I am very different from my family. I am very different from a lot of people I’ve met in spaces such as school and work, but then I met people who were not only different and authentic, but also accepting. When you are your true authentic self, the right people will gravitate to you. Trust me. And yes you will still deal with rejection from a lot of people and it sometimes will still hurt. And that’s okay. Being who are you truly are is more important than everyone’s approval. But before you can find your tribe, you must first accept yourself. Love yourself. Tell yourself that its okay if you are different from everyone else. You are unique. There will only be one you in this entire world. Don’t deprive the world from the gift of YOU because YOU have so much to offer💖✨

Be vigilant in protecting your peace. Meditate everyday. Control what you can and let go of what you cannot. Work hard for your goals but rest when you need to, no matter how long it take. Be grateful for what you have right now. Be encouraging. Seek advice from good people. Be kind to yourself and others. Be a light in this world. Spread love. Be your authentic self because there is only one YOU in this world. And please remember this too shall pass💖 

At first this may feel awkward or strange but I guarantee you, it does the job! Let me know if you guys use this method already, if you guys start using this method after reading this, or if you know of any other types of grounding techniques. I’d love to hear from you and I’m always down to learn something new 😊❤

One of the best things I’ve done for myself is taking the MBTI test and learning that I am an INFJ. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this test, MBTI is a self-help assessment test which helps people gain insights about how they work and learn. I was able to learn why I am the way I am and what my strengths and weaknesses are as a person. Its very enlightening and great for self discovery. Give it a try!   

I wanted to start this blog because I want to be free enough to tell my stories and my truths. I want to discuss mental health and self love. Most importantly, I want to create a space for everyone to find comfort, advice, and understanding. So please feel free to ask questions and leave comments