When I first came to Susan, I felt lost, broken, confused and helpless. I was constantly in the state of fear which left me paralyzed and feeling alone even though I had the support of my family and friends. I was too proud to ask for help when I needed it and closed myself off from everyone who loved me. I felt stupid, unworthy and didn't think I had much to offer anyone. It's no wonder I felt like a failure in my life. There was left over guilt, resentment and feeling of betrayal and abandonment which prevented me from honestly loving anyone including myself.

Enough of that!! There's a new Michell in town now and I'd rather speak of that! I've seen counselors and therapist but never really connected with them or felt they truly understood where I was coming from. I always left their office feeling broken like there was something wrong with me and needing to be fixed. With Susan's help, I have experienced a new awakening and new outlook on life.

Who is Michell you ask? Michell is kind, compassionate, full of love for herself and others. Michell DOES have something to offer others and is capable of giving and receiving love.

With the tools Susan has given me I can proudly say that:

• I am no longer afraid to speak my mind when it's in my best interest to do so.
• I take and treasure each moment as it comes and find the best in all situations.
• I've learned to recognize those bad feelings I get when I start to negative self talk and turn it around to ask my inner voice, "What's really up?"
• I've learned not to have expectations for others and that judging others is a message to look within.
• I can now ask for help when I need it and have not only improved relationships with my family but I have also formed new and loving relationships.
• I have learned to replace fear's ability to make me worry about losing what I have and to be grateful for what I do have. I have made a conscious effort to write my gratitudes each morning so that I can recognize what I have and cherish every moment. I'm not speaking of material things. I've learned to savor and enjoy my slippers, a cup of tea and playing with my children.( okay, my house and car too!)
• I now look within for my own happiness and have learned to recognize when I'm looking outside myself for it.
• Instead of belittling myself with shoulds and should nots, I acknowledge myself every day. Yes, even when the laundry isn't done. I've let go of perfection.
• I've learned that when I speak bad and gossip about others and hold on to resentment that I'm only hurting myself.
• I realize now that my past and my future have no power over me and that I get to choose how my day and my life will unfold.
• I've learned that there will be bumps in the road but that there's no such thing as failure. There's only a lesson to be learned and improvements to make.

These are just the highlights of what Susan has taught me. I could go on and on about how my life has changed for the better. I'm filled with joy, happiness and peace as I write this. Susan told me during our first visit to be prepared. She said something like, as we peel the many layers and remove the many masks I had, be prepared for relationships to change for better or worse. Well, she was sooooo right. In the past year, I've been through many changes and difficult challenges. Susan was always right there with me and I love her for her support, patience, love and understanding. With these drastic changes in my life came the feeling of despair and resentment. Now, I can honestly say that I welcome these changes and more changes with open arms and thank GOD every day for them. These changes have made me who I am today and I have learned to look at myself in the mirror and say, "I love you. You are enough"

Thanks Susan!!

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