Almost everything is multisided – including the occurrences that give us pain. So, we asked some of the most enlightened folks in the community to share how they have harnessed their pain to help rather than hurt them.
C. S. W.
When I realized the pain would never end. I’ve lived through many horrific things in my life that have irreversibly changed who I am, and that did not come with happy endings. Once that happy ending faded from the narrative, however, horror became my place to exist within. Read more>>
Becky Mickletz
In fall of 2019, I opened up about my Mental Health struggles via Linkedin. Yup, I know what you’re thinking — LINKEDIN? Why?! Well spoiler: when you sign up for your LLC, no one checks in on your to make sure you’re taking care of yourself. At the time, I was about 8 years into my business and feeling really depressed, alone, and anxious. Read more>>
Stephanie Ordaz
I don’t think I ever really hid my pain. I wanted to be a walking example from a young age that pain is normal. If I can do it… Physically and emotionally.. YOU can do it too. No matter what I’m going through I look to the person next to me and give them grace because they could be going through something way worse. Read more>>
Adian
A little cliche sounding maybe. But when I let go and let God. Simple. Maybe you’ve heard it before. But letting Him truly have the worry, the event. Etc. Its freedom and peace Read more>>
Natasha Trujillo
I think this is an evolving practice in my life. I oscillate in and out of how private vs. open I am with those around me. Writing the book I briefly mentioned is probably the most significant example of my confronting my pain in front of witnesses (although indirectly – I must admit). Read more>>
