Loving Them Shouldn’t Mean Losing Myself
Sometimes, the hardest part of becoming yourself is accepting that not everyone can come along with you. Back in July, I made the difficult decision to step away from my spouse’s family. At the time, it was a decision accompanied by a tremendous amount of sadness, frustration, and uncertainty. These were people I had known and loved for years with whom I had shared holidays, celebrations, laughter, and countless memories. They weren’t simply my spouse’s immediate relatives -
Examining My Life Without Putting Myself on Trial.
Sometimes I offer myself the same compassion I so readily extend to others, and then in the next moment I’m my own harshest critic.
Strong Enough to Stay Soft
Outer strength is easy to see. It’s confidence. Presence. The way someone carries themselves. The ability to stand tall, speak clearly, push forward, and look like they have everything under control. Inner strength is different. It’s what happens when nobody is watching. It’s getting out of bed when your mind is exhausted. It’s choosing patience when anger would be easier. It’s holding onto your identity when other people question it. It’s allowing yourself to be vulnerable w
