Seeing What Pain Tried to Hide

Open Your 3rd Eye

The Endorsements section of Tears of a Lost Soul, 2nd Edition is titled “What I Could Not See,” and it captures a universal struggle—how easy it is to be blinded by pain. Lashonder reveals how, at one time, she couldn’t fully see her own worth, strength, or the impact of her journey.

Paraphrased excerpt: She speaks about moments when the reflection in the mirror didn’t match the person others saw. There were layers of trauma, shame, and survival that blurred her vision of who she truly was.

Many of us walk through life like that—functioning, smiling, showing up—but unable to see our real selves beneath the weight of what we’ve endured.

Take Action: Take a moment to look inward. What truth about yourself might pain be hiding from you?

Discover more in the Endorsements section of Tears of a Lost Soul, 2nd Edition.