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 Coleman
The part of me that needs to constantly be in survival mode has served its purpose and now has to be released. I grew up believing that if I didn’t stay two steps ahead, everything would fall apart, that mindset built my work ethic, my discipline, and my success. But it also kept me guarded. Read more>>
Victoria (Tori) Scott
For years, I poured everything into building Scribbler from the ground up—thinking like an entrepreneur, running the numbers, leading a team, and constantly strategizing the next big move. That side of me thrived on growth, hustle, and possibility. Read more>>
Brianna Lewis
I have had to address my need to feel comfortable and be validated by the ones that I love. It was a survival mechanism to ask others for their approval to do what I felt called to do. I was raised to be considerate of others needs. I prided myself on doing that until I became too self-sacrificial. Read more>>
