Sometimes facing the reality of a situation can feel daunting and overwhelming. But what happens if you keep sweeping things under the rug and avoiding what’s going on underneath a problem? How long can you keep going while not facing the story you’re telling yourself about a situation? I write about what it looks like to really face your fears and understand the roots of a problem that keeps you stuck. During a time like a pandemic that is scary and has left us feeling raw and anxious, we need all of the help we can get to know how to face problems head on. I present a personal and case example of a client who presents with a problem but we discover there’s more underneath the surface. Read more to learn how to face these stories and walk away empowered with choices.