For much of my life I felt a longing to be accepted by others. I wanted to be seen, loved, and valued. From an early age right up to high school I was bullied and alienated for my imperfections. I felt I didn’t belong, and that I couldn’t measure up to other’s expectations and standards. […]

If you took a moment to think about all that is going on in the world, it may become too troubling for your mind to comprehend. From a worldwide pandemic still going on, crime rates going up, natural disasters,  and our own personal problems, it can truly seem that the world is becoming more scary […]