The Writing for Healing workshop was a huge success for many reasons:

• It was a dream of mine from two years ago & despite my fear, I did it!
• I learnt a lot about myself as a facilitator. I love connecting with people in this way. It inspires me & fills me up.
• It allowed me to reflect on why I journal – which has been a gift in itself.
• I recognise how much I have healed and how far I’ve come. I feel proud of myself.
• I am closer to understanding my ‘why’, my values & my purpose in life. God, that feels good.
• I meet really lovely people at the workshop & I got amazing feedback, and they left wanting more!

And now, looking at this list, I recognise that five out of six reasons have meant I’ve successfully cultivated internal (not external) validation. This shift is huge for me.

In Ireland, if we say someone is ‘full of themselves,’ its not a good thing. But I’m claiming it back right now. My blossoming self-esteem has been hard earned, and I am going to enjoy it.

I feel full of myself.