Let Go and Believe
Dear Brené, Well, we’ve made it to the end of Rising Strong. When I embarked on the adventure of an online book club with Amanda and Jodie, I didn’t realise how exposed we’d all feel by the process. Amanda, Jodie…
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One Rumble At A Time
Dear Brené, As I’ve rumbled with shame, identity, criticism and nostalgia I see that I’ve cut off parts of my true self, silenced parts. In being the name of being tough and strong and resilient I’ve created emotional orphans. If…
The Brave and Brokenhearted
Dear Brené, As I dive into Rising Strong my life is being edited to pieces. The story is getting more convoluted and messy—more a *SFD than a polished piece of work. In my head there’s this idealized version of my life.…
You’re Fat: Friday Book Club
For the last three weeks, Jodie, Amanda and I have been having a conversation in our online book club. The conversation has been challenging and rewarding. From Rumbling With the Dark Side, to being an Emotional Ninja to The Reckoning we’ve…
Rumbling With the Dark Side
Dear Brené, Well, we’ve made it to Chapter Four. Amanda’s become a ninja and is having an online personality crisis. Jodie tried to skip Day Two, but found it impossible—just like you said she would. I’m going to be straight…
Rising Strong: The Physics of Vulnerability
Dear Brené, I hope you don’t mind me calling you Brené. I’ve never met you in person, but I’ve read your books and watched your TED talks and feel like I know you. In Rising Strong you give voice to so…