Book excerpt: In Selfish, Naketa Ren Thigpen guides you along her journey, and shares how you can move from breakdown to breakthrough. After reading this book, you will:? Change the conversation. Redefine the terms used to make so many women play small, give life to your biggest dream, and create your joy!? End 'over-giving'. Quit spreading yourself too thin, and focus on the relationships that really matter.? Stop believing in false narratives that hold you back, diminish intimacy, and keep you stuck in survival mode.? Break free from the pattern? Re-script disruptive cycles of unhealthy, toxic and energy draining 'situationships' that bind your brilliance.Selfish isn't a license to be insensitive, egoistic nor inhumane. It's a movement that gives you permission to pause, live, love and laugh through your pain. You'll gain access to hope, healing, and triumph. Shatter the cycles of shame and guilt that are keeping you from the life you deserve.