Sometimes You Need Permission: Learning to Be Yourself Out Loud

In this heartfelt episode of Together Real Bad, Ace and Beautifulll dive into what it really means to give yourself permission — to grow, to rest, to want more, and to stop asking for approval that you never needed in the first place.

From coming out stories and healing through therapy to learning when to let go of friendships, this episode explores the freedom that comes when you finally tell yourself, “It’s okay.”

💬 Topics We Cover:

Permission to be yourself (even when others don’t understand)

Permission to outgrow people, places, and patterns

Permission to rest — without feeling guilty about slowing down

Permission to feel what you feel (and not shrink your emotions)

Permission to want more — emotionally, financially, and creatively

Relationship talk: learning to give each other space and grace

🎙️ Moments to Listen For:

“I had to be okay with losing my family before I came out.”

“When I let that friendship go, I could finally breathe.”