We all carry parts of ourselves that once protected us, guided us, or kept us safe—but no longer serve who we’re becoming. Letting go can be one of the hardest acts of growth. Some of the most enlightened members of the community share their thoughts on this below.
Isabel Garcia
My crippling self doubt is like a distant old friend who is also a feral animal who is also a scared child. Fortunately, I no longer really resonate with any of these guys. As I’ve gotten older and really dedicated my life to my craft, the better I’ve gotten at shutting out the part of me that tells me I’m not good enough. Read more>>
Susan Berkowitz
The professional side of me is in the past. The most recent product of my SLP self was the development of a Windows-based software that guides nonspeaking individuals past the single-word utterance stage and into 2-3 word phrases. It’s called Early Language Development for AAC Users (ELD-AAC). It was a slow and difficult transition to let that part of me go. Read more>>
Aaron Low
I think the part of me that’s served its purpose and is ready to be released is the version of myself that constantly seeks external validation. Read more>>
