Let's Talk About Uncomfortable Conversations

Hey friend 💛

Let’s go there! yep, that conversation you’ve been avoiding. Whether it’s addressing something with a loved one, setting a boundary, or bringing up something hard at work, uncomfortable conversations have a way of making our chest tighten and our thoughts race. I get it. The fear of rejection, conflict, or just not knowing how it’ll land? It’s real.

But here’s the truth I want you to hold on to:

Avoiding the conversation doesn’t keep the peace it just delays your healing.

I’ve found that these hard, awkward, soul-stretching moments often lead to the biggest breakthroughs. Things like clarity. Healing. Peace. And even deeper connection.

What if uncomfortable conversations were a superpower?

Think about it, what if leaning into the discomfort gave you access to the version of yourself you’ve been praying for? Stronger, more grounded, more authentic. When we speak up with honesty and compassion, we give ourselves (and others) permission to grow.

Here are a few reminders as you step into those brave moments:

-Unspoken feelings weigh heavy.

When you keep it all in, it doesn’t just go away—it sits in your body, in your spirit. Speaking your truth (even with shaky hands) is a release. A doorway to healing.

-Honest convos create room for connection.

People can’t read your mind. When you speak up, you give others a chance to truly see you. And that? That’s intimacy. That’s real relationship.

-You get to rewrite the story.

Every time you choose honesty over silence, you get to break old patterns. You don’t have to be who people assume you are. You get to be who God called you to be—authentically and unapologetically.

-Sometimes the peace is just for you.

Not every convo ends in resolution. But even if it doesn’t go how you hoped, showing up with integrity gives you peace. And sometimes, that’s enough.

Let me say this clearly:

It’s okay if this is hard. It’s okay to feel nervous. It’s okay to need support.

You don’t have to do this alone. Talk it out with someone safe, or reach out to a therapist if you need help untangling the emotions first. You’re allowed to ask for help.

A few questions to sit with this week:

• What conversation have you been avoiding? And what emotions come up when you think about having it?

• How can you honor your truth and still lead with love and respect?

• What would it look like to give yourself permission to feel the discomfort without rushing to fix it?

I know this isn’t an easy one but you’re not in this alone. You’ve got what it takes to face the hard things, to speak up, to hold space for the messiness and still move forward in love. And I’m proud of you for even considering this work.

You are worthy of peace. You are allowed to be heard. You have everything you need!

With love + purpose,

Shekinah

The Purposed Therapist