The first time I shared a story from my childhood on social media. It wasn’t a pleasant story, and sharing it took a tremendous amount of courage. I remembered that I heard one of my partner’s relatives making fun of my childhood story. Moments like these remind us that when we share vulnerable stories, we often take a risk. But I’ve always loved writing, and deep down, I believe my experiences, no matter how difficult, could resonate with others and maybe even help them.
But isn’t it interesting how so many of us view sharing our “tragic” stories as a sign of weakness? We’re often so focused on appearing perfect, thinking that’s the key to earning respect and avoiding judgment.
Brené Brown, a renowned researcher, once said that vulnerability and authenticity foster true confidence. At the time, I didn’t think of myself as “confident.” I just felt that if my struggles could help someone else, then all the pain I’d endured would have been worth it.
What I’ve learned is this: none of us are perfect, and that’s okay. When we embrace our imperfections and show our weaknesses, they transform into courage.
More recently, I’ve come to see that true confidence isn’t about celebrating what we’re already good at. It’s about accepting the parts of ourselves that aren’t polished and perfect. Confidence grows when we show up authentically, just as we are.
I was so grateful that I could show up in my seminar and openly share my imperfections. It’s empowering to connect with others through honesty and vulnerability. In 2025, I’m excited to continue this journey by hosting even more seminars to inspire others.
I am expecting to launch my book in February or March, and it would be lovely to see
you all.
Read more at www.ccwithin.com
#Confidence #Vulnerability #Authenticity #EmbraceImperfection #PersonalGrowth
#chichiwang #ccwithin #cc #YouAreBeautifulWithoutMakeUp #BreakBeautyStandards #NaturalBeauty #SelfAcceptance #motivation #ugly #resilience #OvercomingChallenges