Fathom 34: Biological Belonging

Part 1: A Clinical Explanation for Gas-Lighting One's Self

• Exploring my SSASS-Y 2026 intention & obsession with labels... continued 😎
• A new awareness of Internalized Ableism (IA); how forcing myself to be normal ironically led me to psychologically implode at certain points along my lifes' adventure 🤔
• Coalescence into a common denominator... I don't want a label, I just want to BELONG & why belonging matters 💞 
• NOTE: The re-labeling system explained in The Reader's Guide 💡

Part 2: The Joy of Innate Belonging & Acceptance

• As within, so without; interesting insights into my previous 'Drivers' using this epiphany 🤯 
• Why all those historical labels never sated my curiosity & desire to understand myself in deeper more meaningful way 🚫
• Being American in New Zealand, and how I worked to 'Belong' in a country that feels like home 🥀
• Overcoming weaponised Feedback & accepting that I'm not to everyone's Taste ... I'm different, labelled or no 🙏

Fathom 33: [My] American Dad!

Part 1: International Travel Tips 🛫

• Previous 'Fathoms' refer to an upcoming surprise trip... so ... Here I am, coming to you live from South Carolina! 🎈🎉
• A few choice medications to ease international travel woes 😂😎
• Fact, "America Runs on Dunkin'," Broncos & southern hospitality🍵🚙🙏

Nothing better than a bible belt coffee! 😇

Part 2: 'Humble' American Pie 🎂

[NOTE: The internet shat itself so the video ends at 5mins, not 6mins 💩]

• Turns out that previously held internal beliefs mentioned during travels in China & Japan, once discussed, turns out to be false perceptions 😅🤷
• Don't hate, validate! 🤔💭💞

Part 3: Perceptive Reflections 🤔

• Relational obligations, lest we succumb to confirmation bias 😅💩
• SHARE with open, honest & transparent communication
• ASK for confirmation instead of creating and/or believing assumptions & perceptions
• Exploring how past assumptions stunted our relationship & how grateful I am for this opportunity to reconnect... no longer afraid of being American 😇🙏💖

Photo Album

USA Surprise! 🥳

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