Posted by Laura Shaw Allen on 5th May 2025
The Truth I Was Afraid to Share—and Why It Set Me Free
There’s a moment in every transformation when you realize hiding is costing you more than honesty ever could. For me, that moment came when I shared something I had been holding in for years. I didn’t do it for sympathy—I did it because I was tired of pretending. What happened next changed everything.
The Weight of Staying Silent
We live in a world that praises strength, but sometimes that strength becomes armor we never take off. I spent years trying to be the “strong one.” The one who had it together. The one who didn’t need help. But inside, I was unraveling. The more I bottled up my truth, the more disconnected I felt—from others, and from myself.
The First Time I Shared
The first time I spoke my truth out loud—to a trusted friend, then later to a group—I was terrified. Would they judge me? Would they pity me? Would they pull away? Instead… they leaned in. They listened. And for the first time in a long time, I felt seen—not for the image I projected, but for who I really was.
The Power of the Share Key
This is what we call the Share Key in the Positivity Keys system. It’s not just about telling your story—it’s about connecting from a place of truth. The Share Key helps us drop the masks, release the pressure, and finally step into the freedom of authenticity. When we share, we invite healing. We create bridges. We open the door for others to say, “Me too.”
Why I’m Sharing This Now
Because maybe you’ve been carrying something too.
Maybe you’ve been waiting for permission to speak.
This is your sign: Your story matters. You matter.
And your healing might just begin the moment you stop hiding.
This is exactly what we’ll be talking about in my free live workshop on June 18:
Shift Your Mindset, Shift Your Life.
If you’re ready to step into your truth and finally make the breakthrough you’ve been craving—join us.
***Reserve your free seat here***