It’s not your fault: a letter to myself

Here’s a letter I wrote to try to show myself some self-compassion. Dear Rachel, It’s not your fault that you whisper instead of speaking at a normal volume. It doesn’t mean that you’re stupid or defective. It’s a rational response to the things you experienced in your childhood. Your brain is just trying to protect you. It’s not your fault that you feel unloved. It’s not your fault that you feel…