If you’ve been emotionally abused or emotionally neglected, here are a few things to keep in mind as you’re working on your healing process:
1. The abuse was, is, and never will be your fault. People are always responsible for their actions (or lack thereof), whether they want to own it or not.
2. Someone’s inability to see you for who you are, or to consider your needs, speaks to something lacking in them, not in you.
3. You deserved better, even if you don’t always feel it.
4. It’s okay to say no.
5. It’s okay to cut toxic people out of your life.
6. It’s okay to think of yourself and your needs. And if you value kindness toward others, it’s possible to hold both. You don’t have to pick one or the other anymore.
7. You are still discovering your true self. You haven’t had a chance to yet.
8. You’re allowed to feel angry, sad, disappointed, frustrated, etc. Feel whatever it is you’re feeling, because giving yourself the permission to feel is what will ultimately help you to heal.
9. If none of this feels true, remember that you’ve grown up and been brainwashed to believe otherwise. Your first step toward healing can simply be to become aware of what you were raised to believe by your family.
10. If you’ve already made that step, then you have every right to choose to live your life differently than how you were raised.
Much love to you all ❤️
Important things to remember
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