An old friend once said to me, “You need to be more assertive. You’re talented and a strong woman. Let people know!” Another friend asked recently, “Why are you waiting for James to ask you out? Just tell him.” Logically, I understand it. I’m a grown woman, talented and successful. I should be shining bright, blinding light everywhere I go, but instead I prefer to be unnoticed.
Reflecting on how I interact with my kids while reading your words... I don’t mean to show anger or indifference toward them but I definitely have appeared in that manner to my kids. I certainly don’t want them to have to unlearn those emotions. Thank you for a reminder... I hope it’s not too late.
This hits home hard. Their are certain things I ve been trying to work on. The example you gave about your child is what identify is my road block. The worst part is my family don’t think anything they’ve done shouldn’t have had such an affect on me, so not only is it a challenge to create the habit to change but it’s harder because no one around me can validate my feeling, but reading this has done that for me in a way. The fear itself keeps me from communicating it but I know I have to fight through it. I have to be my own cheerleader and that’s really hard sometimes.
You are so worthy!
I love you.
Reflecting on how I interact with my kids while reading your words... I don’t mean to show anger or indifference toward them but I definitely have appeared in that manner to my kids. I certainly don’t want them to have to unlearn those emotions. Thank you for a reminder... I hope it’s not too late.
Never too late. ☺️
This hits home hard. Their are certain things I ve been trying to work on. The example you gave about your child is what identify is my road block. The worst part is my family don’t think anything they’ve done shouldn’t have had such an affect on me, so not only is it a challenge to create the habit to change but it’s harder because no one around me can validate my feeling, but reading this has done that for me in a way. The fear itself keeps me from communicating it but I know I have to fight through it. I have to be my own cheerleader and that’s really hard sometimes.
Cheering for you.