My Family Secret
Sharing something I never thought I would today...
Remember a few weeks ago on a discussion thread when I shared this:
Well… I did it.
I’ve been comfortable being in front of audiences since I was 5; I’ve spoken on stages in front of thousands and I never get nervous.
Except this time.
My legs were literally shaking—I couldn’t get my kneecaps to stop jerking up and down (I felt certain it would totally show in the video).
Putting words to an experience I once thought I’d never want to revisit was incredibly cathartic, though. I had to travel back in time and pick apart my experience like a hungry vulture scavenging for the best meat. And it made me realize something:
This one family secret has shaped me and influenced who I am and how I see the world.
Now that I’m on the other side, I’m ready to share it with you. I hope that my experience will help you heal from a family secret yourself (after all, most of us have one). I hope it will release you of any shame or guilt or anger you may feel. And I hope it helps you understand why, so often, we keep these family secrets clasped so tightly to our hearts.
That’s why I did it. It was good for me, without question. But I hope this message helps others, too. Because we all deserve healing.
You can watch it by clicking the play button above… or if you really want to support me and this message, click the word YouTube so you can watch it directly on the platform and then click the thumbs up and leave a comment.
That silly algorithm that drives me crazy? Well… I need to play its game if I want get this message out…Likes, comments and shares make a huge difference in spreading the message.
Your support means everything.
Thank you for letting me be vulnerable today…
PS. If you think this will help a friend, please share it. You never know who this message might help. ❤️