BKTN SELF LOVE SCHOLARSHIP

I took the self-love class, and I am very thankful for the opportunity I had. 

At first, I was skeptical of the class and as I took the class and listened and 

completed tasks needing to be done it really helped me mentally. I struggle with anxiety pretty bad and learned while taking this class that my body and my mind were in constant survival mode. The class has helped me cope with situations I would have avoided prior to taking the course. It has pushed me to do better and look at every situation with a different perspective. This course has helped me so much since I had took it. I really appreciate receiving a scholarship.

TAKING MELISSA'S SELF-LOVE COURSE WAS AN EXTREMELY CATHARTIC EXPERIENCE FOR ME. I DIDNT REALLY HAVE ANY EXPECTATIONS GOING INTO THE CLASS, BUT IT WAS CLEAR AFTER JUST ONE SESSION THAT I WAS GOING TO BE AFFECTED BY MY TIME THERE. THE FIRST DAY WAS QUITE NERVE-WRACKING. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO EXPECT AND I FELT MYSELF JUDGING THE WAY I ANSWERED THE PROMPTS, JUDGING MY FEELINGS. I FELT UNLIKABLE. HOWEVER, THE LONGER I SPOKE WITH MELISSA, THE EASIER IT GOT. THE MORE RELAXED I FELT. ACCEPTANCE AND LOVE WAS PALPABLE IN THE ROOM. FROM HER, FROM ME, FROM THE UNIVERSE. THIS WAS CATHARSIS. HAVING SOMEONE TO LISTEN AND TAKE IN MY FEELINGS JUDGEMENT FREE, ENCOURAGED ME TO NOT JUDGE MYSELF. CLASS AFTER CLASS I OPENED UP AND BECAME MORE AND MORE COMFORTABLE EXPLORING MY PAIN AND ANXIETY. I LOVED THE MEDITATION AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CLASS. IT TRANSPORTED ME INTO A SAFE SPACE. IT ALLOWED ME TO OPEN UP ABOUT MY GRIEF WHICH REALLY HELPED ME UNDERSTAND MYSELF BETTER. I THINK THAT SELF-LOVE WILL ALWAYS BE SOMETHING I NEED TO PUT WORK INTO, BUT THE WAY THAT I FRAME MY INSECURITIES OR PAIN IS SO MUCH HEALTHIER. IT'S LIKE I CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND THAT THE NEGATIVE FEELINGS I EXPERIENCE ABOUT THE WORLD OR MYSELF ARE EPHEMERAL. THEY DO NOT DEFINE ME, AND THEY WON'T LAST FOREVER. I FEEL INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP I RECEIVED AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THIS CLASS. THIS EXPERIENCE HAS FOREVER TOUCHED MY HEART, MELISSA. HEATHER, BRIELLE--ALL OF THEM HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART. MY BIGGEST TAKE AWAY IS TO BE PATIENT WITH MYSELF BECAUSE PROGRESS TAKES TIME. EFFORT IS LOVE IN MAY WAYS. WHILE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, THE JOURNEY IS CERTAINLY WORTH IT!

Melissa's Self Love Class has been a true blessing in my life! Dealing with anxiety and depression since age 5 has been a daily uphill battle, but this class has given me the strength and tools to face it from day to day. From the very first session, I felt so much comfort and understanding. Melissa created a safe space where I could open up about my struggles without fear of judgment. It was like talking to a friend who truly cared and wanted to help me find healing. It hasn't been an easy process, but with Melissa's support, I've made progress in managing my emotions and finding moments of peace. I understand that self-love requires daily work on myself, and I'm committed to continuing this journey of healing.

Heather, I want to thank you for the scholarship that made this possible. Your kindness will forever stay with me, you are truly a blessing. And to Melissa, thank you for being so kind and for teaching me how to work toward achieving self-love and healing. I'll forever cherish this journey, and your impact on my life will stay with me forever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.