Growing up I received the message that I was TOO MUCH and I was desperate to prove my worth. I constantly sought validation outside of myself to try to fill the void in my heart.
I compromised my standards with the guys I was dating to try to win their approval.
I didn't speak up for what I really wanted because I wanted people to like me.
I cared more about other people's needs than my own.
By the age of 20, I was desperate to get out of my own head. I couldn't take the pain anymore and I tried to end my life.
I started therapy and got better, but still didn't know how to accept myself and be kind to myself.
Then after my second divorce, I was face down on the floor sobbing so hard I couldn’t breathe.
How did I end up here again?
I thought being married would make me feel lovable, but I was wrong. Feeling loveable had to come from inside of me.
I thought that my spouse would understand what I wanted and needed because he knew me so well, but I was wrong about that too!
I've done a lot of therapy and coaching and it has helped tremendously, but I wish that I had someone in my back pocket to talk to when things were hard and not just at my weekly appointment.
That's why I started my emotional support subscription. You can send me a video message through Marco Polo anytime and I'll respond with validation and guidance.
"I was having some problems with my marriage and some self-esteem issues. I was frustrated not being able to find a solution. It affected every relationship in my life, I felt so depressed. Annie was so professional, but I also felt that she was empathetic in her listening. Her solutions were logical and made sense to me. Annie was so kind and understanding but she also brought some levity to a situation that needed a bit of a lighter perspective. Her perspective helped everything I was experiencing seem more manageable, and not so overwhelming. Now my marriage is stronger than ever and even though I still have some self-esteem issues, I am getting better every day and I have her tools and tricks to keep me going!"
—Sheri
Are you ready?
Want to stop shoving down your thoughts and feelings? Want to learn to speak in a way that will lead to you feeling heard and understood?
Then let's go to work!
