Drop Your Baggage, Own Your Journey

A Guide for Young
Women Who Grew Up Without A Mom

Hey Amazing Amazon!
Ever feel like you\’re carrying around an invisible suitcase – heavy, full of stuff, and slowing you down? That, my friend, is what we call \”baggage.\” It\’s all the experiences, emotions, and beliefs we collect throughout life, especially from childhood. Now, for some of us, that suitcase might be a bit more packed than others. Maybe you didn\’t have a mom around, or maybe her influence wasn\’t the most positive. Whatever the reason, it\’s important to understand how this baggage can impact your life and, more importantly, how to lighten the load.

Imagine you\’re on a fantastic adventure (that\’s your life!), but you\’re dragging around a giant suitcase filled with rocks (negative experiences), crumpled papers (old hurts), and maybe even a grumpy troll (limiting beliefs). How much fun can you really have with all that extra weight? “Drop your baggage” means unpack the suitcase, sort through the contents, and ditch anything that no longer serves you.

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved” (Psalm 55:22).

This applies to different aspects of your life:

Self-Awareness
Have you ever felt like you\’re on autopilot, just reacting to life? That\’s baggage talking too loudly. Part of your baggage might be negative beliefs about yourself. Maybe you don\’t feel worthy of love or success because you didn\’t receive those messages from your mom. Dropping your baggage involves getting to know yourself better, identifying these limiting beliefs, and replacing them with positive affirmations. When you let go, you create space for self-awareness. You can identify your strengths, weaknesses, and triggers. You understand what makes you happy, sad, or angry. This empowers you to make choices that align with who you are and who you want to become.

Relationships
Growing up without a strong female role model, might make it hard for you to trust or connect with other women. Maybe you subconsciously avoid close relationships because you fear getting hurt. You need to recognize these negative patterns and learn how to build healthy, supportive relationships with other women. You can build trust and vulnerability, the foundation of strong friendships and romantic relationships.

Parenting

As a mother (if you ever plan on having kids), dropping your baggage is crucial. We all carry some things from our childhood, but you don\’t want to pass them down. By healing your past hurts, you create a more positive space for your children. You can parent with love, understanding, and confidence, fostering a healthy relationship with them. If you never had a good role model for motherhood, it can be scary to raise your own children.
However, dropping your baggage means learning from your experiences (positive or negative) and breaking the cycle. You can be the mom you never had by consciously choosing to parent with love, support, and healthy boundaries.

Mental Health
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28)
Carrying around unresolved emotional baggage can take a toll on your mental well- being. It can lead to anxiety, depression, or difficulty managing emotions. Laying your burdens involves acknowledging your feelings, processing past experiences in a healthy way, and developing coping mechanisms to manage stress. It helps you manage your emotions in a healthier way. You become more resilient, able to bounce back fromchallenges with a positive attitude.

Why dropping your baggage is so important!

Girl, you deserve to live a light and fulfilling life! Here are some amazing benefits:

1. Increased self-confidence: When you let go of negativity, you start to believe in yourself and your abilities.
2. Healthier relationships: You are able to build strong, trusting connections with others.
3. Improved mental health: By dealing with past hurts, you experience less stress and anxiety.
4. Greater freedom: You become free to create a life that truly reflects your values and dreams.
5. Growth: You have more space to learn, evolve, and become the best version of yourself.

\”The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the
situation, unless you realize that the past is over, you cannot move forward\”                                        – Steve Maraboli

How to Start Dropping Your Baggage

1. Acknowledge You have baggage: Recognize what’s holding you back. Journaling can help identify these issues.
2. Seek Support: Talk to a therapist or join a support group. Sharing your experiences can be incredibly healing.
3. Practice Forgiveness: This doesn’t mean forgetting but rather letting go of the hold past hurts have on you.
4. Focus on the Present: Engage in activities that make you happy and grounded in the now.

Declare this affirmation
“I release my painful past and all that no longer serves me. I am worthy of love, joy, and
success.
Today, I choose to move forward with an open heart and a clear mind!
The Lord is with me and I will not be afraid or dismayed, for God will strengthens me.
Yes, I am helped by God, He will uphold me with His righteous right hand.”

Transformation isn\’t easy, but it\’s absolutely worth it. Embrace this journey, knowing that you deserve to live a life free from the weight of the past. You don\’t have to carry this alone; you are strong, capable, and deserving of peace and joy.

Now go out there and own your adventure!