We've all become familiar with "safe spaces," right?

Well, I realized recently that this podcast serves that purpose for me. And hopefully, for you too.

On this podcast, I basically wear my heart on my sleeve. And I do this for a couple of reasons:

1. It's kind of just "how I am"
2. I want to be open with you. I want to share what I'm experiencing, or have experienced, so that you feel less alone, and maybe supported and/or encouraged if you're experiencing something similar in your own life

Recently, I experienced some blowback regarding this podcast, and the things I share on it, and it made me question what I was doing.

I began to second-guess what I choose to share with you, because I didn't want to risk upsetting someone.

But then I realized that that wasn't fair to me. Or you.

Even if it doesn't seem like it at times (haha), I am very intentional about what I share. Because I know what my intention is. And if other people don't understand it, and make no attempt to even try to understand...I've decided I'm not going to make that MY problem to remedy.

My stories are MINE to share. Just like yours are. And I hope that by continuing to share my stories in my own way, you're encouraged to continue sharing yours. Because someone needs to hear them.

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OK....I think that's it! Thank you SO much for listening - I really DO appreciate it and I appreciate YOU!