2 // Embracing Your Story with Kindness // Michelle Konson

“It’s never too late for redemption.” You're invited to treat your story with kindness and curiosity, giving yourself permission to explore how your past experiences shape the ways you show up in the present.


In this vulnerable conversation with my dear friend, Michelle Konson, we explore how learning to embrace the fullness of our stories—even the hard parts—allows us to move forward with greater hope and self-compassion.


We talk about the freedom and courage that comes from being deeply known by others, and Michelle shares honestly about her journey of facing the pain of her failures in parenting—as well as the healing she experienced when she bravely faced the parts of her life she was desperate to change.


Michelle is a writer and speaker who has become a relentless pursuer of the truth in her story, learning to hold the pain and beauty she’s experienced in a way that allows her to honor them both. Michelle is particularly drawn to encouraging moms who feel like their parenting was deeply flawed and think it’s too late for redemption. You can connect with her on her website at michellekonson.com (http://michellekonson.com) or on Instagram @michellekonson (  / michellekonson  ) .


Key takeaways:

• Vulnerable friendships help us cultivate courage and self-compassion.
• Healing requires courage and honesty—but redemption is always possible.
• Embracing our stories can lead to freedom, healing, and a more hopeful future.
• We are not meant to do this work alone.

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Resources for your own story work:

• Get a list of all Michelle's favorite story work resources (https://michellekonson.myflodesk.com/...)
• Join a group like the ones at Designed to Connect (https://www.designed2connect.org/)  or the Allender Center (https://theallendercenter.org/offerin...)
• Listen to Adam Young's podcast, The Place We Find Ourselves (https://adamyoungcounseling.com/podcast/) (especially the first few episodes)
• Make Sense of Your Story (https://www.amazon.com/Make-Sense-You...) by Adam Young

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