This is the voice that combats the self-saboteur gremlins to provide comfort in a way that feels new.

Despite the plethora of embarrassing moments that I endure (and often create), I have learned to appreciate them more… perhaps because being a bit silly and a bit embarrassing is part of who I am.

Even though the people were well meaning, those sentences are forever burned into my memory. These kinds of sentiments, even well intentioned, stick with me because they make me feel as though there is some sort of problem. And that the problem is me.