“Hi, I’m beautiful. and so are you".”

How many times have you looked in the mirror this week and called yourself beautiful? Do it next time you see yourself in a mirror- look yourself in the eyes and say it out loud. "I am beautiful."

Hi, my name is Daniela- a Certified Life Coach and Licensed Professional Counselor. I’ve climbed the hill and had fallen many times. Although I can proudly call myself a two-time cancer survivor, it had not been an easy road. It was not long ago that Alopecia had been scripted on my list as well. Hair loss had a big affect on my confidence as well as my relationships. I had struggled to stop comparing myself to others I saw on social media that were the same age as me, but much more successful in life. I’ve learned skills that have helped wipe away my worries, though. I cherish my time alone by dancing in my living room and wandering around parks admiring the birds and flowers. But most importantly, I’ve learned to not take other’s opinions to heart.

Multiple times, I've been mistaken for a man. "Thank you, sir". It hurts when you are trying to appear as a woman-like as possible. Yes, wigs and red lipstick help, but it's not easy to put a mask on every day. Do I use a different name every time I put a different wig on? Am I hiding from my true self? A big goal of mine was not viewing it that way. I know I am not alone in this. I want you to be able to look in that mirror in front of you and truthfully say, "I am beautiful". "I am proud of myself". "I love myself". If you're not there yet, let's work together to reach a goal of yours so you are be able to say it- loud and proud.