“You Do You Can Be So Empowering”
Many LGBTQ+ people grow up feeling like they have to edit themselves a little depending on who they’re around. Keeping the peace. Not taking up too much space. Trying not to make other people uncomfortable.
Over time, that can leave us constantly thinking about what other people need, while losing touch with what we need ourselves.
That’s why I think the phrase “you do you” is actually far more powerful than it sounds.
Underneath those three little words is a message about acceptance, trust, boundaries, and giving people permission to be themselves without pressure or control.
In this video, I talk about why “you do you” can feel so freeing, particularly for LGBTQ+ people who may have spent years feeling watched, judged, or expected to shrink parts of themselves to fit in.
If any of this resonates with you and you’d like support exploring it further, I offer LGBTQ+ affirming therapy both online and in person from my practice in Manchester city centre. You’re welcome to get in touch to arrange a free 15 minute introductory call
