Storied Souls Blog
“I Sat With My Body” Poem
As a lifelong reader and writer, I’ve always loved the written word. The feelings it could evoke. The way it could help me process through thoughts, emotions, and experiences that I couldn’t quite say aloud. In this poem, I share a personal look at my journey towards self-love and developing a healthier body image. I explore the pressure of perfectionism that women are so often under in our society, and how I learned to see my body as a resilient ally instead of another enemy.
Scrolling, Comparing, and Shutting Down: The Pressure of Being a Teen Girl
Her curated life is a masterpiece; her internal life is a meltdown. While the house is quiet at 3:00 AM, her mind is consumed with the weight of social comparison and the pressure to perform. This digital "Highlight Reel" triggers a state of survival where an amygdala in overdrive physically disconnects her from her logic center. We examine the fear driving her behavior, the biological processes impacting her identity development, and the evidence-based co-regulation strategies you can use to help your daughter navigate the emotional storm and find her steady ground.
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