The phrase "You're not alone" often fails to provide genuine emotional support to those in distress. While intended as comfort, it can feel empty if not accompanied by actionable support. Real empathy requires aligning words with actions, emphasizing the need for genuine assistance and understanding to alleviate feelings of isolation.
This essay reflects on personal relationships, emphasizing the shift from self-sacrifice to self-care. It advocates for cherishing good memories without clinging to past dynamics, recognizing the impermanence of relationships, and filtering them through personal values. The essay encourages embracing a discerning nature and prioritizing self-awareness for more authentic connections.
From the time we are toddlers, we are asked by the adults around us, “What do you want to BE when you grow up?” My answer to that was always, “I want to be a MOMMY.” Even when different answers came out of my mouth as my interests grew and the adults tried to steer … Continue reading What ARE You?
I was born into an unsafe environment. A therapist of mine agreed I, also, inherited genetic 'memory' of trauma--Indigenous American Ancestors and what they dealt with, Grandparents going through the Great Depression, and my mother being sexually abused by her pedophile father from the time she was 9 years old. So, I have never felt … Continue reading Layers of Safety
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