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Episode 3188:
Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares how moving back to a small Arkansas town forced her to face her fear of being judged, and what a very public choking incident taught her about control. She explains why struggles no more define a person than their competencies do, and why hiding pain keeps people from the help and support around them. It is a candid look at how vulnerability and openness can strengthen relationships instead of threatening them.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/how-to-deal-with-the-fear-of-judgment/
Quotes to ponder:
"None of us are immune from insecurities. All of us are managing some kind of pain."
"You have to believe that the one thing you want to hide about yourself doesn't define you; you're far more complex than that one issue."
"The risk is worth it. If people judge, let them judge. So be it. The freedom you find is worth that risk."
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