#30 Embracing your shadows

Are you familiar with the shadow self? Our shadow consists of the aspects of ourselves that we cannot see, or we do not identify with for a plethora of possible reasons. Part of our healing journey is to reclaim this shadowy nature within and accept our darkness as we accept our light. This episode considers how we learn to disassociate with parts of ourself that we have bee taught to condemn. We reflect on how we project our insecurities and react out of a defensive nature to protect ourselves from being something that we have learned is unacceptable. While this conversation is not a therapy session, it encourages us to consider the aspects of ourself that may feel uncomfortable, while it reminds us that the discomfort is an acceptable and beautiful part of being human. We cannot accept in another what we reject within ourself. This conversation reminds us that no one can accept us more than we are able to accept ourself. Find the Mothering Myself Community on Instagram: (link) and Facebook: (link)