""Free to Be takes us on a transformative journey from people-pleasing and perfectionism to personal liberation. Kim masterfully blends memoir and self-help, weaving important lessons with relatable stories that offer deep insights into the patterns holding us back from our true selves. She illuminates the path from a guarded heart and unhealed pain to the paradise of authenticity and self-love. Kim's vulnerable, inspiring storytelling makes this book a joy to read, tracing her evolution from childhood through parenthood to her liberated, true self. Offering a map to personal freedom, improved relationships, and deeper connections, it's a must-read for anyone struggling with people-pleasing and perfectionism. Kim provides both self-compassion for past experiences and hope for a new way forward. Her inspirational teaching and honest sharing will leave readers feeling understood and empowered to embrace their authentic selves. Don't miss this opportunity to become free to be your true self."" -Deb Blum, Sacred Marriage Transformation Guide for Midlife Moms ""A thought-provoking and insightful read for anyone struggling with the belief that they were born ""damaged, unloveable, and just not good enough."" Kim powerfully takes us through her amazing personal journey of recovery and healing from childhood trauma to finding her ""true self."" Her style of teaching insightfully and effectively weaves her personal story with the notion that people live out patterns of behavior and hide behind ""masks"" to protect themselves from abandonment and rejection. Kim's book is a must read for anyone who wants to find their personal power and positive self-esteem and especially for parents raising children."" -Bob Holtz, M.A., M.B.A., Addiction and Childhood Trauma Therapist ""Kim candidly shares her personal story and invites all of us to the important conversation that finding true peace and fulfillment is an inside job no matter your external circumstances. I applaud Kim for her courage in taking her own masks off while simultaneously inviting and inspiring others to do the same."" -Suzanne Stauffer, Soul Coach ""A powerful guide to help others to identify patterns that we live out, particularly people-pleasing and perfectionism. Kim illustrates through her own journey of living out patterns and not a life, what causes us to have these patterns and how they prevent us from reclaiming our true selves."" -Dr. Jessica Rabon, PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist""Kim's POWER framework helps others recognize their patterns and take ownership while inviting them to heal their wounds to create the life they desire."" -Holly Swenson, RN, Award-Winning and Best-Selling Author of Stop, Drop, Grow & Glow ""Kim bares her soul and her most precious memories with the reader to show you that you, too, have your own power within to heal and learn how to live without the masks you have been so accustomed to in your life. She teaches the reader to be braver than their fear to bring them into a place of wholeness. I recommend this book for anyone on their healing journey. You will feel supported and held in these pages. -Janet Philbin, LCSW, Author of Show Up For Yourself A Guide to Inner Awareness and Growth