We all carry parts of ourselves that once protected us, guided us, or kept us safe—but no longer serve who we’re becoming. Letting go can be one of the hardest acts of growth. Some of the most enlightened members of the community share their thoughts on this below.
Andrew O’Donnell
Now that my children are adults, forging their own paths, I am releasing my strong maternal instincts in favor of forming relationships with grown-ups who share a common frame of reference with me. It is liberating and rewarding to have this kind of kinship with one’s adult ‘children’. There is much to discover and learn from each other, and I’m loving this new chapter. Read more>>
Colleen Vucinovich
So many people have said it better than me, but being bound by the chains of stupid past decisions, Somewhere along the line, we completely forget how to forgive ourselves, or cut ourselves ANY amount of slack, if i talked to someone, the way i talk to myself sometimes, i’d get hit square in the face. Read more>>
