You Are Human!

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” - Brené Brown

Okay so, I know what you’re thinking… what am I doing on this therapist’s website? Isn’t a therapist going to make me lay on a couch and analyze me while I talk about my daddy issues? Aren’t I going to be looked at as “crazy” if I start seeing a therapist?

Sadly, these are common fears that continue to linger in our society when it comes to seeking therapy. As we grow up, society tries to convince us that we should be able to “think” our way out of any situation and that there is “something wrong” with us when we are stuck and struggling. We fear we will be viewed as “weak” if we talk about or attend to our emotions so we find ways to bury or numb them out. This often becomes a dangerous cycle that leads to isolation, addiction and overall disconnection from yourself and your world. 

My point is to highlight one simple fact…

YOU ARE HUMAN! Feelings and emotions always have and always will be a part of life. And since elementary school places us in math class instead of emotions class, we tend to grow up feeling a little clueless. The truth of the matter is, if you find yourself struggling emotionally, you are not crazy. You are human. You deserve to be treated with compassion and respect - from others you and more importantly from yourself. As told by vulnerability guru Brené Brown, “You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”