I Thought I Was the Only One: Trading Shame and Anxiety for Connection, Understanding, and Belonging

A roadmap to authentic connection and healing for young women experiencing anxiety, loneliness, and shame, from the founder of the immensely popular Me Too, Sister online community.

“For anyone who has ever felt alone in their struggles or unsure of where they belong, this book will feel like a trusted friend sitting beside you, pointing you toward hope, wholeness, and deeper connection with God and others.”—Ian Simkins, lead pastor of The Bridge Church in Spring Hill, Tennessee

Do you ever secretly wonder if you’re the only one deep in the mess of life, facing circumstances and struggles that are difficult to talk about? Madison Grace Weeks assures you that you’re not alone.

Madison’s journey from grappling with mental health issues and friendship fallouts to finding God’s comfort and support in her late twenties is a testament to the power of openness, honesty, and community. She shares her experiences to help you

• get honest about the areas of your life you’ve kept hidden to protect yourself from rejection
• be vulnerable about the things you think make you unlovable
• open the door to connection through authenticity and courageous truth, even when it is uncomfortable
• feel less alone in the struggles that the enemy uses to isolate you
• see how God meets you in your pain and heals you from the inside out

Being vulnerable is often easier when someone else goes first, and Madison does just that. I Thought I Was the Only One is filled with empathy, hope, and perspective, encouraging you to embrace your true self and find solace in knowing you are not alone.