Raw, honest and inspirational

I just finished listening to Dear Alyne's book and I honestly loved it. Not just because Alyne opens up and shares her story, but because it’s about her growth as a woman and as a human being. (And she narrates it herself)

I know when people are vulnerable, they’ll get both good and bad comments. But for me, this book isn’t just about her story it's about all of us who have felt confused, lost, or unsure of who we are supposed to be.

Even though I’m Catholic and I was born in Mexico, completely different backgrounds. I related to her experiences very deep. As women, we’re often raised with the idea that we have to be good, obedient, quiet, that we can’t fully be ourselves.
And it takes years to realize that’s not true. It takes even longer to start doing something about it. Because like she said we're conditioned to be "good girls".

What I loved the most was her honesty. The way she described her life: raw, real, without filters. She was fearless in so many ways. It takes so much courage to do the things she did, to follow her gut, and to be true to herself. And more courage to share it to the world. I admire that so much. Honestly, I wish I had been like that when I was younger.

But this book reminded me that it’s never too late to find yourself. You might start at 20, 30, or even 50. What matters is that you start. And this book opened my eyes in so many ways. I wish I had read something like this when I was younger, but maybe I wouldn’t have understood it the same way back then.

One thing I’d love for anyone reading this book to take away is this: always be true to yourself. Have the courage to follow what your gut is telling you. Be honest. Be fearless. Be you.

Thank you, Alyne, for sharing your story with us. For letting us see how your life started and how you’ve grown. I think you are beautiful inside and out, smart, brave, and a real person doing good in this world.

Thank you for writing this.
Dani

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