About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, c-PTSD, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others to do the same. You can find her books, including Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal, here and learn more about her eCourse, Recreate Your Life Story, if you’re ready to transform your life and become the person you want to be.
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Though I run this site, it is not mine. It's ours. It's not about me. It's about us. Your stories and your wisdom are just as meaningful as mine. 
Eventually, you’ve to face your monsters. They will crawl their way back to your lives if you don’t tackle them head on. That’s why we need to take the leap and let these complex emotions into our lives. Isn’t human life meant to explore the wide spectrum of emotions? That’s the only unique differentiating aspect of our lives vs. other organisms. Once you’ve seen the troughs, you’ll have prepared yourself for the crests.