vulnerability — Blog — Miss Magnolia Says

Why You Shouldn't Fear the Eyeballs of Your High School Classmates

I don’t care if it feels like I will maybe die if my Spanish teacher from the 8th grade follows me on Instagram or that guy I had a crush on in high school gets out of jail and tells me my blog inspired him to put himself first.

I can’t possibly fear the eyes of the people I went through death-defying trends with, like tanning and dipping our toes into Lake Erie.

I can’t be nervous or embarrassed or afraid of their knowing of my whole self, because I know how I feel when I see theirs. And I love it.

I love your blog about your private struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It’s so real and human and helpful to other very real humans.

I love your murals and art shows in cities big and small.

I love your music. I listened to it the day you released it and I smiled so big for you.

Emily RoseJanuary 9, 2023fear, high school, high school reunion, vulnerability, how to not care what others thinkComment

Vulnerability - What it is and Why We Need it

No, vulnerability does not mean oversharing. It also doesn't mean telling your tightly held life experiences to someone and allowing them to dismiss you.

It means hearing the question, "How are you?" And hesitating before answering with, "I'm fine."

Self Reflection and Pe...October 12, 2020authenticity, examples of vulnerability, how to be vulnerable, how to be vulnerable in life, living authentically, vulnerability, vulnerable, why vulnerability is goodComment