405 Leslie Peters: How To Turn Trauma Into Unconditional Love & Acceptance for Others And Yourself

In Leslie's words: 
Like you, perhaps, my story is my Gift. The abuse & neglect I experienced throughout childhood left me feeling so disconnected that, at the age of 16, I went into the world seeking connection & acceptance.

This led to a lifelong practice of giving others what I needed when I was 16 - to be seen, heard, and accepted for who I was. 

For years now, I have had difficulty labelling what I do, resulting in others making transformational changes after having a deep conversation with me. The reason I couldn't label what I "do" is because the value I offer others is in "being", not doing". 

Why this is so life-changing is twofold. The first is that Listening is a lost art in our society. The second reason is the "Illusion of the Armor" we wear. When someone like myself is vulnerable to being seen, it gives unwritten permission to others to be unapologetically seen. Many are seeing their authentic selves for the first time. This new and brighter view of themselves changes their view of others and the world. They now see possibility and choice where they previously saw hopelessness. 

This isn't simply teaching people a skillset. The reason is the skillset has a prerequisite that the teacher of the skill MUST be able to remove the armour. My curriculum, the S.E.L.F.- Literacy Project, will transform systems and families because it teaches leaders, those who serve and those who are served the same information together. 

Together, WE learn to feel safe with ourselves so we can gift others with the same. 

 

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