You’re not weird. Making friends as an adult is just hard. But sometimes all it takes is opening up a little bit. Author Kelle Hampton knew when she wrote her memoir  “Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected” that she was putting herself out there and revealing the most vulnerable part of her life. When the book came out, she realized her story resonated with more people than she expected. Our shared struggles bring us together both as a community, and one-on-one in our personal relationships.This episode's practice is about sharing your story, forming new friendships, and keeping the ones you already have strong.

 

 

Resources from the show
Read Kelle’s memoir “Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected”
Read “Friend-ish: Reclaiming Real Friendship in a Culture of Confusion” by Kelly Needham
Read “We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships” by Kat Vellos 

 

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You&rsquo;re not weird. Making friends as an adult is just hard. But sometimes all it takes is opening up a little bit. Author Kelle Hampton knew when she wrote her memoir&nbsp; &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bloom-Finding-Beauty-Unexpected-Memoir/dp/0062045040">Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected</a>&rdquo; that she was putting herself out there and revealing the most vulnerable part of her life. When the book came out, she realized her story resonated with more people than she expected. Our shared struggles bring us together both as a community, and one-on-one in our personal relationships. This episode's practice is about sharing your story, forming new friendships, and keeping the ones you already have strong.
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Resources from the show
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<li aria-level="1">Read Kelle&rsquo;s memoir &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bloom-Finding-Beauty-Unexpected-Memoir/dp/0062045040">Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected</a>&rdquo;</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Read &ldquo;<a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Friend-ish-Reclaiming-Friendship-Culture-Confusion-ebook/dp/B07KF27RZ4/ref=sr_1_28?crid=1ZWT4RCL2JZAX&amp;keywords=friendship+book&amp;qid=1648440123&amp;sprefix=friend%252Caps%252C1839&amp;sr=8-28">Friend-ish: Reclaiming Real Friendship in a Culture of Confusion</a>&rdquo; by Kelly Needham</li>
<li aria-level="1">Read &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Should-Get-Together-Cultivating-Friendships/dp/1734379707">We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships</a>&rdquo; by Kat Vellos&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Do you have a question about grief or other ways you can take care of your mental health? Send Claire a question to be featured on an upcoming episode <a href="http://www.bit.ly/newdayask">www.bit.ly/newdayask</a>
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Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebook Group!&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod">https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod</a>
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Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>.
&nbsp;
Did you try one of these weekly practices? We want to hear about it! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or email us <a href="mailto:new@lemonnadamedia.com">newday@lemonadamedia.com</a>.&nbsp;
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To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/show/newday/">lemonadamedia.com/show/newday/</a> shortly after the air date.
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Follow Claire on IG and FB @clairebidwellsmith or Twitter @clairebidwell and visit her website: <a href="http://www.clairebidwellsmith.com">www.clairebidwellsmith.com</a>.
&nbsp;
Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>.
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