Advocating a growth mindset of personal revision rather than moralism, these essays are about self-reflection, truth and love as the foundations of interpersonal strength.

This book is a path to:

• understand the lies of perfectionism and anxiety,

• embrace the freedom comes from honesty and self-acceptance,

• find clarity in the things you can't control,

• face fear and shame to avoid being paralyzed by them.

This volume is a mother's invitation to self-love for anyone in the process of growing up.

Sally Vardaman is a writer who believes in the power of stories to make us think, question our assumptions, and help us connect with each other despite our differences. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, she lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her three children.