It’s taken me a year to speak out on this topic, but in doing so I feel lighter, safer, and stronger. I’m confident this will leave you feeling the same in your online and in person relationships, with more compassion for all, especially anyone willing to vulnerably share their life with you. UPDATE: Between recording and publishing, I realized there were some additional steps I could take to be empowered. For the time being I’ve saved them in a pinned Story here. _____ 10 Elements of Grace: Do I see LOVE in their life? Do I know them PERSONALLY? Have they ASKED for advice on this topic? Is there any chance there may be MORE to the situation than I know? What is the HEART of this message? The STARBUCKS Test Replying to vulnerability not with feedback, but VULNERABILITY yourself Am I feeling the need to put in any CAVEAT? Can I SANDWICH this to ensure there is zero misunderstanding of my tone? Look ahead to the next DOMINO, what might they reply? The pinned Stories mentioned by another blogger (as long as they leave the link live). _____ LISTEN: For more on this topic listen to: Ep 17. Am I doing Self-Love Wrong? SUGGEST: Have a suggestion for a future topic or Q on the pod? Go here. SHARE: Would love to hear your thoughts below my latest post on Instagram @HilaryRushford. P.S. Those travel frames we now pack with us thanks to my sweet assistant!