The Gentle Power of Self-Compassion. “For so long I judged myself for the ways I survived. Only later did I realise that the frightened child inside me had done exactly what she needed to do. Healing began when criticism gave way to kindness, and I finally offered myself the compassion I had always longed to receive.” Discover why treating ourselves with kindness can become the turning point in recovery. A deeply personal journey from survival to recovery. Born Lonely, Coming Summer 2026