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E 127: To the Mirror I Feared: A Letter to My Own Reflection
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Series 7: Unlocked Letters: A Journey Through Hurt and Hope
Episode 127: To the Mirror I Feared: A Letter to My Own Reflection
In this heartfelt episode, I write a letter to the reflection I spent years avoiding—the person staring back at me in the mirror. For so long, my own image was a source of discomfort, a reminder of all my flaws, insecurities, and the parts of myself I couldn’t accept.
Through the lens of Alice in Wonderland, I confront the fractured sense of self I’ve carried with me, shaped by past trauma, self-doubt, and the complexities of living with Borderline Personality Disorder.
This episode is about more than just facing the mirror—it's about reconciling with the version of myself I rejected. As I reflect on the deep-seated fear of truly seeing myself, I share the journey of learning to embrace both the light and the shadow within. The letter is a conversation about self-compassion, self-acceptance, and the power of reclaiming my own narrative.
Join me as I rewrite the story of who I am, transforming fear into understanding, and finally embracing the reflection I once dreaded.
This is a letter to the person I was, the person I am, and the person I’m learning to love—just as I am.
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🗝️✨ I was never supposed to tell this story. But I am.
For years, I lived inside someone else’s version of my life — wrapped in secrets, silences, and bedtime stories that left too much out.
Now I’m writing the truth. Unlocked is my autobiography about adoption, anxiety, family fractures, and the journey of reclaiming my voice.
I’m raising funds to professionally edit, design, print, and share this book with people who need to know they’re not alone.
If you’ve ever been called too sensitive, too dramatic, too much — this book is for you.
And if you believe in the power of truth, I’d be so grateful if you could help me bring it into the world.
📚🧩 Donate, share, or simply send love — it all matters.
🌀 https://gofund.me/e7709816
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