What I didn’t deserve...

I owe myself the biggest apology for putting up with what I didn’t deserve.

— Unknown

My brother, sister and I all chose different modes of coping at home; my sister went head on collision to be true to herself, my brother had a good time and sucked up the punishment and I went with the good girl strategy. What can I say, I don’t like conflict and consequences... still to this day. Unfortunately, this led to years of people pleasing, which can make for a lot of feel good moments, but also a lack of shrewd boundaries. My favourite therapist taught me about the necessity of having one’s own back. I’m still working on those guilty feelings when I put myself first, but I also believe that my health and well being need to be a priority. Just sayin’ :) Hugs. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl