✍️ Editor’s Note:
Zalman is my therapist—and my secret weapon.
When I was unraveling, he didn’t just offer support. He helped me see the patterns running my life and gave me language sharp enough to cut through them.
His insights show up everywhere in Permission to Be Powerful—because they changed me. Now I want them to reach you.
This is your introduction to Zalman, LCSW. You’ll be hearing more from him.
—Anton
Dear Permission to be Powerful Reader,
Is there someone in your life right now who let you down, hurt you, disappointed you, mistreated you, or misunderstood you…
And you're feeling feelings, and have what to say to them…
BUT, you're holding back from saying it?
It's common to struggle to connect with other people.
But, why?
What holds you back from expressing yourself?
Visualize What Holds You Back
Take a moment and imagine actually talking to them and saying it.
What thoughts or feelings come up for you as you visualize that?
That's your key to discovering what's holding you back from saying it.
With gratitude,
-Zalman, LCSW
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