23. Self-Harm and Finding Love Within Yourself with Grace Kingsley Miller
"Hey I see this pain. I see it. I'm willing to sit with you in it. I don't want to drag you out of it. I don't want to tell you it's going to be ok. I see you. And that pain is valid, but that pain won't last forever."
On today's episode we are hearing from Grace Kingsley Miller as she shares her journey healing from self-harm. Grace reveals what it was like growing up and being unable to express her feelings at a young age. During this conversation, Grace bravely shares past family difficulties that led her to protect herself by becoming a people-pleasure at an early age. While coping with painful and unexpressed emotions, Grace details the impact of not having any safe people or spaces. Grace also shares the following:
how she learned to give herself grace
her experiences with therapy
how the church responded
her sources of encouragement
how she copes with her emotions today
how she plans to use her voice in the future
Grace Miller is an 18 year old young woman currently living in Kansas City with her parents and 12 year old sister. Grace has a passion for social justice, and political advocacy. She attends the University of Kansas, studying political science.
" In those lonely moments that was when I was able to love myself the best...." Grace Kingsley Miller