Breaking the Facade: Embracing Authenticity After a Life of Illusion - Stacy Blemaster

Stacy Blemaster grew up in a prominent, wealthy family that looked perfect from the outside, but secrets and abuse were hidden underneath that gleaming facade.  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Stacy shares her journey of discovering and loving her authentic self.  Stacy is an author and an overcomer.  You can learn more about Stacy and her book at her website https://stacyblemaster.comSome of the highlights Stacy shares:Stacy's story of growing up in wealth, prominence and every benchmark of successBecoming a people pleaser and overachieverHer struggle with depression and identity crisis with no sense of self at allAn "as if" personality.  She was pretending to be Stacy rather than being StacyA therapist suggested that she look at her past abuse, but she wasn't ready yetHer experience in a mental hospitalMisdiagnosed with borderline personality.  Later diagnosed with bipolar disorder.Being told, "You'll never survive outside a hospital" Exposing long held secrets of abuse and dysfunctionalityHow one person who truly cares can save a life and make all the differenceThe value of having a personal advocateDo I have the courage to be who I am?Am I allowed to be myself?What is it like to be a person and be happy? What does that look like?  What does it feel like?Learning to be a 3 dimensional person (rather than a 2 dimensional facade)Why being understood and feeling loved are really the same thingWhy being authentic leads to true happinessIf I'm not being authentic, then I can't truly feel loved because I fear that people just love the facadeThe beauty of surrounding yourself with authentic peopleAnd morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.   Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:🌿 https://hopeforhealingfoundation.orgDiscover free resources to help you build confidence, improve relationships, and find peace as you become the champion of your own story.