I think one of the best gifts you can give yourself is permission to be your authentic self, which isn’t always easy. Even before we’re born, well-meaning parents place expectations upon us, speculating about every aspect of our lives, not the least of which being who we’ll be, what we’ll do, and the life we’ll live. Growing up, we learn from family, teachers, peers, and mentors the rules of society, what is considered acceptable and what is expected of us in our roles as daughter, son, ... Read more »

