For most of my life, I apologized for things that didn’t req... : Kristina P.

3mth ago

For most of my life, I apologized for things that didn’t require an apology. Sorry for talking. Sorry for asking. Sorry for having needs. Sorry for taking up space. But lately I’ve been catching myself. The unnecessary “sorry.” The instinct to shrink. The urge to make myself smaller so others feel comfortable. And I’m gently interrupting it. I’m learning that existing is not something I need to apologize for. Having boundaries is not something I need to apologize for. Taking up space in this world is not something I need to apologize for. Healing sometimes looks like a simple sentence: I belong here.

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Mia M.3mth ago

Healing and growing is not always easy or linear but what a wonderful thing it is to catch yourself repeating old patterns and making different choices.

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