This week’s “Dear Daughter” letter is written by my kindred spirit, Kelly Smith. She is a beautifully wise writer, wife, and mom of three in Alabama. Kelly reminds her daughter, and each of us, that perfection can only be achieved in heaven, not here on Earth. Dear Daughter, You are a good child. Your heart […]
Tag: Perfectionism
I have struggled with loving myself for as long as I can remember. As a teenager, I longed to be taller and curvier, prettier and more athletic. When I finally hit a growth spurt towards the end of high school, I gained male attention and, in turn, a small boost in self confidence. In college, I had more than enough […]
Struggling with perfectionism During So You Think You Can Dance auditions, a 30-something mother of two young kids was asked why she was finally trying out for the show. She told the judges she has “mom confidence” now. She didn’t make it through to the Top 20, but her answer stuck with me because I […]