Rewriting the Story

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Overcoming Negative Core Beliefs

We all carry invisible stories deep within us—beliefs etched into our hearts from childhood experiences, trauma, rejection, or comparison. These beliefs whisper lies like “I’m not good enough,” “I’m unlovable,” “I always mess things up.” They’re called negative core beliefs, and they silently shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world.

But here’s the truth:
These beliefs may have been planted by pain, but they don’t have to define your future.

Negative core beliefs are powerful, yes—but they are not permanent. They are reflections of what we experienced, not who we are. Just because someone failed to love you properly, criticized you unfairly, or left you feeling invisible doesn’t mean you’re not worthy of love, success, or happiness.

You are not broken.
You are not a burden.
You are not too much or not enough.
You are human—and you are healing.

🌤 Healing begins with awareness. Start noticing those inner critics. When that voice says, “You’ll never be enough,” pause and ask, “Where did that come from? And is it really true?”

🪞 Replace the lie with truth. Speak life over yourself, even when it feels hard. Tell yourself:

I am enough just as I am.

I am learning, growing, and becoming stronger.

I deserve joy and peace.


🌿 Surround yourself with truth-tellers—people who remind you of your light when you forget. The more you absorb love and encouragement, the more the lies lose their grip.

You are allowed to rewrite the story.
You are allowed to heal, to change the narrative, and to rise above the ashes of what tried to bury you.

You are becoming who you were always meant to be.
Not defined by your past, but empowered by your truth.

Keep going. Keep growing.
Your worth was never in question.


Shakera Williams, MSW Avatar

About the author

Shakera has been known to beat all the odds of battling mental health challenges and pursuing her dreams. She is also the author of four books. A memoir of her battle with mental illness titled “The Dealt Hand: The Story of my Battle with mental illness”, The Art of Resilience: Dreaming and Overcoming the Challenges of Life, Resilient Inspired Spiritual Excellence (R.I.S.E.), and her newest book “Hues of Stained Glass: Healing from Broken Pieces”. Shakera’s passion for mental health and women comes from her own experiences and overcoming the barriers and challenges in her own life. Shakera understands that she cannot do anything without her relationship with God His grace and the support of her community.

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