Hey there ,

I’m so glad you found your way here to the Soul Story Retreat family through Facebook or Instagram, a conversation, or just following the breadcrumbs of your own curiosity.

And thanks for answering my phone call! You didn't have to, and I'm truly grateful that you shared bits of your story with me.

Now for real talk....

You know those stories you tell at dinner parties? The ones that get a polite laugh, maybe a nod of understanding? The sanitized, safe-for-public-consumption versions of your life?

Yeah, those aren’t your real stories.

Your real stories are the ones that make you squirm.

The ones that start with:

“I’ve never told anyone this, but…”

The ones that feel too raw, too messy, too much for polite company.

And here’s the truth you might not want to hear: Those are the stories that will set you free.

While you’re busy performing the highlight-reel version of your life, your soul is suffocating under all that careful editing. Every time you water down your truth to make others comfortable, you’re choosing their comfort over your own liberation.

I see it all the time—brilliant, powerful people walking around half-alive because they’re afraid of their own stories. They’ve got these incredible narratives of survival, transformation, and raw human experience locked away like secrets.

But here’s what I know for sure:

Your unedited story is your superpower.

The breakdown that led to your breakthrough is not something to whisper about. It's your origin story.

The moment you chose yourself over everyone else’s expectations is revolutionary. NOT selfish.

The world doesn’t need another perfectly polished story. It needs your story. The real one. The one that makes people lean in and think:

“Wow, me too.”

So here’s my challenge to you:

💥 What story have you been hiding?

💥 What truth have you been too scared to speak out loud?

Because until you stop editing yourself for people who don't even care about you, you’ll never experience the kind of connection and impact your soul is craving.

Your authentic story isn’t just waiting to be told. It’s demanding to be unleashed.

The question is:

Are you finally ready to stop playing it safe?

More truth bombs coming your way tomorrow.

With fierce love and zero apologies,

Dr Sandra Hamilton

Cultivating Quiet Confidence & Lasting Power

Holding You Safe While You Heal

P.S. If this email made you uncomfortable, good. You’re exactly where you need to be.

The Soul Story F2F Retreat in Portland (July 18-20) is where we turn discomfort into rocket fuel for transformation. But we only work with people who are done playing small.

👉 Learn more here → Soul Story Retreat

Dr H