Valid Transparency is a collective of relatable experiences, inspiring journeys, and triumphant breakthroughs overcoming emotional invalidation. Emotional invalidation is the "act of dismissing, judging or rejecting someone's thoughts, feelings, emotions or behaviors." Whether intentional, unintentional, self-imposed, or used by others to manipulate, emotional invalidation can cause pain, deep emotional wounds, trauma, anxiety, and feelings of worthlessness. This anthology of transparent and vulnerable confessions was written to reclaim our validity and power, forge healing and accept our internal experiences, thoughts, and feelings. It is our hope that our authentic, real, and relevant stories will inspire you to: Notice and accept your feelings. Acknowledge your strengths, successes, progress, and effort. Prioritize your needs Increase your self-awareness Normalize self-validation
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