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“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are”
Brené Brown Have you heard of something called Imposter Syndrome? It’s a condition that causes you to feel like you aren’t good enough or are not deserving of your success. I may or may not have suffered from it.
Certainly, I haven’t been exactly truthful in this space – the experiences and opinions are mine, but I have a confession: I’ve been blogging since July under a pen name. Having said that, I pride myself on ethics and integrity. As an English Major and lover of language, I’ve always loved writing and the allure of a pseudonym was appealing. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? …Unlock the Archives
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2 responses to “Authentically Me”
I have really enjoyed this blog. It matters not to me if you are Grace or Lori. You write with honesty and always give us things to think about. I look forward to your posts both on Facebook and Instagram.
Keep on sharing your story.
Your kind words mean a lot! Thank you. I love Grace – she’s a part of me now. But Bill (editor, mentor and good friend) who knowingly or not also serves as my therapist, assures me that I’ll be even more authentic now that I’ve revealed the other part of me.
You have my word – I’ll always keep it real. ❤️