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“When I’m fighting with my spouse, I will even say I’m really sorry for how I said that but I’m not sorry for how I feel.” – Seryna
Emotions are not something we should be sorry for, but they are all valid.
We talk about the culture of apologizing especially for women.
Seryna shares about her journey in dealing with anger, going from avoiding it to dancing with it. She spent time in her early 20’s as a phone sex operator and she believes this contributed to her not dealing with her anger.
We spend time unpacking how as women we often feel compelled to fulfill certain roles in social situations.
Seryna shares her experience with dealing with uncomfortable truths. She dealt with body image issues in her 20s. She had an awareness that if she stayed on her current track she could end up with serious health issues, but she didn’t care. She even went so far as to try to make herself undesirable so she could feel safe. She had a traumatic sexual experience around that time.
We talk about the importance and power of empathy and just being willing to sit with someone going through something difficult as opposed to trying to fix them. This allows them to feel like they belong because they are accepted where they are and that can be transformative.
“There was a time when I was afraid of the intensity of my own emotions. After years of hardship and growing up too fast, I’d developed a chip on my shoulder that it took years to heal – and if I’m honest, it’s still a work in progress.
Come as you are with the courage to speak up and tell a better story.