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Take Your Own Advice

Learn to Trust Your Inner Voice and Start Helping Yourself

by Jeffrey Marsh
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For those who are givers, carers, and empaths, a guide to focusing that energy on yourself—even if that feels frightening, from popular LGBTQ+ activist and advocate Jeffrey Marsh.
    Like many of us, Jeffrey Marsh was conditioned to have an outward focus—to give to others, to be a good listener, and to be the one who gave the best advice. In Marsh’s case, it was a method of survival. Growing up genderfluid in an unaccepting family, Marsh did everything they could to meet the needs of others and not have needs of their own. And ultimately, this meant Marsh put themself in the backseat of their own life.
    In this heartfelt and sincere book, Marsh shares their story and the lessons they learned on the path back to themselves. Whether you’re a survivor of abuse and trauma like Marsh or you’ve passively accepted that your worth ought to be defined by your usefulness to others, Take Your Own Advice will give you the confidence to lead your life on your terms, and to prioritize what’s important: you.
    It’s time that you learn to put yourself first, to take care of yourself, and to ask others to listen to you for a change. You do give the best advice, after all!

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  • Release date

    May 16, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9780593541180

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      • ISBN: 9780593541180
      • File size: 1104 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      April 1, 2023

      Nonbinary identity expert and consultant Marsh likens themself to a kind of Mister Rogers figure and here gifts a loving and encouraging reading experience, urging readers to give themselves the kindness they give others. The book is aimed at an LGBTQIA+ audience, but most readers can gain comfort, helpful advice, and confidence from Marsh's gentle words. While telling their story of growing up queer and learning to not only advocate for themself but forgive others who have been hurtful, Marsh shares lessons they learned and how their Buddhist background helped guide the journey. With periodic letters to a younger Jeffrey, and an unfolding of lessons from formative life events, the author builds a conversational narrative that provides readers with a safe space in which to grow. There are actionable items at a regular pace to help readers unlearn harmful behaviors and boost self-worth, with plenty of space for self-reflection. VERDICT While not a replacement for a therapist, the book asks good questions to help readers open up and dig deeper, and gives stepping stones to better self-love.--Amanda Ray

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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