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.
René Thompson
The part of me that lived in survival mode, the version that constantly felt like she had to prove her worth, fight for love, or earn her place in every room. She carried me through some of my hardest seasons, but she was born from pain, fear, and self-doubt. I’ve realised she doesn’t need to protect me anymore, because God’s already doing that. Read more>>
Curtis Cunningham
That’s actually kind of a tough one because I feel for most things in my life I can easily jump back into them. Honestly I realized about a year ago or so that I’m more focused now on growing roots somewhere. Read more>>
Tammy Lovin
Hopefully, my anxiety. It is only everyday that I reach this conclusion, that is neither useful or pleasent, to be so worried all the damn time. I am yet to experience 24h without said feeling. I think I was born worried, and will most likely go the same, but one can try. Read more>>
LaRosha Paul, LE
As someone who has struggled with navigating on my healing journey, I have held onto a lot of pain and hurt that caused me trauma. Holding onto this for so many years caused me to not be confident in myself, people please, and seek validation in all of the wrong places. Read more>>
Olivia MacDonald
For over five years, I committed to drawing every single day on Instagram @inkbyolivia, which was an incredibly valuable practice. It helped me grow my skills, build my audience, process a lot of personal emotions through art, and connect with people around the world. But eventually, that rhythm became more of a pressure than a passion. Read more>>
Rebekah Laur’en
The part of me that I’ve had to release is the version that needed to overprove herself the perfectionist who thought everything had to be flawless before it was worthy of being seen. That mindset once pushed me to excellence, but it also drained the joy out of the process. I’ve learned that true artistry flows when you surrender control and trust your evolution. Read more>>
Malaysia Harrell
The part of me that equated value with productivity must be released. For decades, I believed rank, titles, and outward achievement validated my worth. That version of me was useful; it protected me through trauma and propelled me through systems that often tried to minimize me. But it also cost me intimacy, rest, and spiritual alignment. Read more>>
Gabi McMillan
I’m letting of go of my fear of failure. It’s kept me from doing so many things and has made me miss out on some pretty cool opportunities. Nobody is perfect though and I’m learning that mistakes are such an essential part of helping you grow and not be stuck in the same place/level your whole life. Read more>>
Jessica Divine
Over the past two years I’ve had to confront my fear of being seen. Obviously, as a business owner with a social media presence, this was not beneficial for growth. This fear of being seen was not only a stronghold from my childhood which was riddled with abuse, rejection, and bullying. It was also ancestral, where “being seen” as a powerful woman had detrimental consequences. Read more>>
Cristina Tovar
When I first started in the food and beverage industry and working in kitchens there was this drive to work as much as possible, and you like almost bragged about the number of hours you worked and how little sleep you had. I had this drive in me to just always work, put in the time and work my way up. Read more>>
Ashley Dunn
Fear has served its purpose and must now be released. It once protected me, kept me cautious, and taught me discernment — but I’ve learned that there’s a difference between being careful and being confined. I understand that I’m human and fear will always exist in some form, but I can’t allow it to dictate how I show up in the world. Read more>>
Tiffanie Mishelle
Working in corporate America for the past 11 years has truly served its purpose in my life. It shaped my work ethic, strengthened my discipline, and gave me the foundation I needed to eventually build something of my own. But I’ve reached a point where I know that season has done what it was meant to do. Read more>>
