In my very first Instagram post I shared that my intention for finally joining the platform was a desire to be seen. If my memory serves me right, I think I also said I wanted to practice self-love, which I would do by being unapologetically honest about who I am. I wanted to discover myself through writing and then post my writings for everyone to read. Putting myself out there has a way of making me take ownership in ways I otherwise wouldn’t. There’s something about having to be accountable for my truth.
That being said… Being seen is no longer why I’m on social media, and I want a clean slate.
I’m here because I have something important to share. I’m committed to living life as myself. The world need examples of what that means and what it looks like practically (I mean, what it CAN look like. I’m showing what works for me, but the core message remains). Being yourself is the most important task every man can do. I believe it’s also one of the most challenging tasks. Being honest about who you are, admitting to what you need and being responsible for meeting your needs, as well as believing in your dreams are worth fighting for, takes both courage and strength.
I’m in a continuous process of becoming aware of myself. I discover new parts almost daily. The disconnection I have endured is slowly coming to an end as I pull the parts closer – I’m making them mine… I no longer want to be disconnected from who I am, I want my truth to fill me. The last 7 years has not only made me more aware of who I am, it has shed light on my relationship with myself. I did NOT used to be an ally.
That’s why I’m here. To show you how I (!) do it. Me. My way. My approach. My method. My story is different than yours. How my body thrives too. Doing it my way is not the point. The point I want to convey is: find YOUR way. Maybe you resonate with some of what I do, maybe everything, maybe nothing… You can take what works and leave the rest, and if you don’t like what I share… Stay or leave. Choose what’s right for you.
Gunhild Archer, counselor 