The journey into self-love and self-acceptance must begin

with self-examination… until you take the journey of self-reflection,

it is almost impossible to grow or learn

– Iyanla Vanzant​

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There was a time in my life when I avoided mirrors. I would rush past them in stores, at home, really anywhere they existed, because I didn't want to see what the mirror would reveal.  The mere suggestion of what might be staring back at me was overwhelming to my soul and I refused to face the truth. The truth that I had spent years ignoring ME. The truth that I had subjected ME to choices that only served to increase the growing holes in my soul.  What I had become was a version of myself that I no longer recognized and my internal workings were malfunctioning because of consistent disregard and neglect for my wellbeing. 

 

This is my story of self-reflection. This is my truth after I found the courage to face the mirror. 

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