The article argues that identity should be viewed as a dynamic process rather than a static label. It emphasizes the importance of fluidity in gender identity and explores how sociocultural perceptions often conflict with individual experiences. Viviana Cass's identity development model highlights that identity evolves over various stages, while depth psychology, including perspectives from Carl Jung and James Hillman, offers insights into understanding identity as an archetypal journey. The article calls for embracing self-compassion to reclaim authenticity and fosters a dialogue about becoming rather than simply being labeled.
Shame silences authenticity; self-compassion helps us reclaim our voice and truth.
Identity is not fixed; it unfolds through stages of awareness, tolerance, and synthesis.
The question isn't 'Who are you?', it's 'Who are you becoming?'.
Depth psychology invites us into this terrain with reverence rather than rigidity.
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