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.
Shawn Dinneen
After the tragic loss of my fiancé in 2022, I dove headfirst into the grief space. I was desperate to find healing, something that could make the pain disappear overnight. In that search, I found solace in community and connection with others who understood the depth of loss. Those “griefy” pockets of companionship gave me space to vent, to be seen, to feel validated. Read more>>
SaanRose
I think the part of me that always felt I wasn’t good enough to be seen has finally served its purpose. For a long time, I played it small — staying in the background, being quiet, reserved, and telling myself that I didn’t need the spotlight. But I’ve realized that hiding doesn’t serve me or my purpose anymore. Read more>>
Cameryn Hodges
I would have to say my creative & girl boss self-starter part of me. I am the most proud being featured in a published book called “The Creator Revolution: How Today’s Creative Talents Are Shaping Our Tomorrow” In the summer 2021, I had the amazing opportunity to connect with the phenomenal Catherine Yeo during both of our Disney Professional Internships. Read more>>
Adrea Benedetti
My trauma. Over the years I have learned from traumatic events in Life from death of parents to witnessing suicide and environmental factors that impacted my childhood. I learned how to transform My Experiences into My Excellence. My grandmother taught me that there is no such thing as the word can’t. You will have good day and you will have bad days. Read more>>
Darrin Pryor
The part of me that has served its purpose and must now be released would be the part of me that downplays myself as if I don’t put in the time, work, dedication to be in the spaces I deserved to be in. Read more>>
Cadah Goulet
A lot of ego is, understandably, tied up within owning a business. My business is my brain and heart outside of my body for others to enjoy. How that business is viewed feels very personal and I have been working on separating self from business success since I started in 2013. Read more>>
Shaketha C Marion
I have spent many years being silent and just taking whatever people gave me. I have dealt with biting my tongue and doing what I’m told and what is expected of me to avoid confrontation, in order to keep a job and/or to maintain a relationship. Read more>>
