The Power of Sisterhood

We start this Sunday, and I can barely contain my excitement—and yes, I’m also feeling a little scared. This fear is just a sign of how big this journey is. What I’m about to create and share with you is something much bigger than my fears, and I want you to be a part of it.

I’m not alone in this. I’m joined by my incredible friends—my “FOXY LADIES”—and together, we’re going to build not just friendships, powerful connections. You’re invited to join us on this journey too, because this is about all of us, rising together.

Let me tell you, this is the scariest part of all, the part I’ve been preparing for. It challenges me to face my past, the pain, the betrayals I’ve endured. I’ve been through so much—deep heartache from those I loved and trusted. It left me shattered. I’ve spent the last ten years learning to own my past, to face my trauma, to take control of my mental health. It hasn’t been easy. It’s been hell. A darkness so deep, I nearly lost myself. There were times when the pain felt unbearable, when I didn’t know where to turn, when I didn’t know who I could trust with my heart.

In those dark moments, I found refuge in a forest. I spent a lot of time there, and in nature, I found freedom. The trees, the wilderness, they gave me life. In nature, I didn’t have to pretend. I could be myself. The world didn’t judge me there.

When my father chose to end his life in March 2006, my world completely shattered. He was my rock, my constant companion. He was the one I held hands with, the one I shared dreams and late-night movie marathons with, the one who was always by my side. Suddenly, all of that was gone. I didn’t get to hug him one last time. I didn’t get to share my biggest dreams with him—dreams that could change the world. I didn’t hear him say, “You can do anything you set your mind to.” And now, I ask myself, where is he?

From that moment on, I’ve never given up on making him proud. I’ve never given up on finding meaning in my life. There was always darkness, even before he left. I had to ask myself: why was I feeling so much? Why did I feel so different from everyone else? Why did I feel like a bomb waiting to explode? I didn’t understand it then, now I see it clearly.

The place where I felt most normal was in nature. There, I could connect with my emotions and let them flow freely. Cry, scream, laugh, even hug a tree. It sounds strange, the tree—yes, the tree—became my teacher. It was in that connection that I realized: we must face our fears, peel away the layers of our past, embrace who we really are.

That’s the truth I want to share with you: Your true identity can only be uncovered when you stop running from your pain and walk beside it, hand in hand. We are both light and dark. We need both to truly be free. To become the truest version of ourselves, we must embrace our past with love, pride, and acceptance. Only then can we say, “I choose my past, and I own it.” That is true freedom.

And here’s what I want you to know: You are not alone. I’m so grateful for the brave friends in my life, the women who support me because they love themselves and are unafraid to show up as they are. This Christmas, we’re coming together to offer our hearts to you, to help you unlock your own darkness, transform it into strength, become the CEO of your own life.

You might be wondering, “Why did it take me so long to heal?” For years, I was voiceless, trying everything I could to suppress my true self. Today, my voice is free—wild, uncontained, and limitless. I found the right women in my life to give me the courage to speak up, to be my voice when I couldn’t find mine. Now, I am strong enough to share it with you, because I’ve found peace in my own body, mind, soul, and spirit.

I’m here to tell you: You can do this too. You are capable of transforming your darkness into your greatest strength. The time is now.

I’ll see you on December 1, 2024, as we begin the Conquer the Mirror Demon LIVE Christmas Channel.

Love & Conquer, Tanja Andersen 🌻