EVERYONE HAS A SAM
written and illustrated by Rosi
Everyone Has a Sam is a fresh take on a self-help, bringing together the vulnerability and psychology of Brene Brown with the humor and illustrations of Shel Silverstein.
Inner critics are the worst kind of self-talk demon. We all have one, and when we listen to it, we can spiral into rumination, depression, and anxiety, fueling isolation and withdrawl. This was me, until I named my critic Sam. I realized Sam is actually just a scared little bugaboo, waiting for a hug and some ice cream.
With humor and vulnerability I offer a glimpse into the mind of a ruminating, negative self-talking, spiraling woman who is also at her core resilient, powerful, and creative. Through this fictionalized memoir, I invite all of us to share our messes and overcome them in community.
Inner critics are the worst kind of self-talk demon. We all have one, and when we listen to it, we can spiral into rumination, depression, and anxiety, fueling isolation and withdrawl. This was me, until I named my critic Sam. I realized Sam is actually just a scared little bugaboo, waiting for a hug and some ice cream.
With humor and vulnerability I offer a glimpse into the mind of a ruminating, negative self-talking, spiraling woman who is also at her core resilient, powerful, and creative. Through this fictionalized memoir, I invite all of us to share our messes and overcome them in community.
"I love this book. And I love me more after reading it." - Joseph Green, CEO LMSvoice
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