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Westside DBT

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3 months ago

Posted On: July 15th 2026, 08:02 pm

You thought your therapist had it all figured out?
We Google things too!

Being a therapist doesn’t mean having all the answers, it means staying curious enough to know there isn’t just one right way to explain a skill, ask a question, or help something click. Every person walks through our doors with different experiences, so we’re always learning, adapting and looking for new ways to connect. #westsidedbt #losangeles #dbttherapy #dbtinreallife

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For years, I was afraid of what people might think of me. ❤️

I worried about being judged, about people not understanding me, and about what would happen if I showed this side of myself to the world.

And looking back, I realize how much time I spent worrying about things that hadn’t even happened yet.

Accepting myself didn’t happen overnight. It took time to become comfortable with who I am, to stop questioning whether it was okay to enjoy the things I love, and to realize that I don’t need everyone’s approval to be happy.

I’m a guy who loves dressing up, doing makeup, wearing heels and expressing a feminine side of myself. And for a long time, I struggled with accepting that those things could simply be part of who I am.

But here’s something I’ve learned along the way: you don’t have to fit into someone else’s expectations to be happy with yourself. 💕

And I think that’s something so many of us struggle with, whether it’s about how we look, what we wear, who we love, or simply being a little different from what others expect.

These days, I’m much more comfortable being Julia. I go shopping, go out, meet new people and enjoy moments I once thought I’d never have the confidence to experience.

Of course, I still have insecurities. We all do. But I’m no longer letting the fear of being judged decide what I can or cannot enjoy.

If I could tell my younger self one thing, it would be this:
Don’t spend so much of your life worrying about what other people might think. You deserve to enjoy being yourself, too. ❤️

And if you’re reading this while struggling with accepting a part of yourself, whatever that may be, I hope you’ll give yourself the time and kindness you deserve.

Life is too short to hide the things that make you happy. 🥹💕

What’s something you’ve learned about accepting yourself as you’ve gotten older? ✨

#SelfAcceptance #BeYourself #Confidence #Crossdressing #SelfLove

Westside DBT

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