MY POWER

Starting off a post with a picture that has more words in it feels diabolical in this day and age.

I try to keep it light most of the times, but it’s also nice to switch it up.

I relate to this poem so much, I love being outside.

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On our walk, we saw this tree and it’s called the “princess tree” how cute.

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I’m usually posting about how good everything is,
but I have been going through some hard things lately.

The inner work that it takes to heal from our past traumas is not easy…

I’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I have
been a people pleaser.

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Understanding where that came from was the first step that helped me.
After some reflection I realized:

– I wanted to keep the peace, in fear of abandonment.

– I thought my value came

from being needed or accommodating.

– Pair these two feelings with high empathy and
I have over-prioritized others’ needs over my own.

– It was also a way to control how others saw me,
always wanting to be nice or agreeable.

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What’s changed?

I’m still all the things I used to be,
just not at the expense of my own boundaries anymore.

I keep the peace because I want to,
not because of fear.

I am no longer trying to be digestible for others.

I see strength in vulnerability and transparency,

I continue to check in with myself
and
make sure I am living my truth.

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I’ve had to have some really difficult conversations,
make awkward decisions.

The reality is, I got myself into these situations
by not speaking up in the first place.

We’re changing the narrative,
reclaiming power.

Returning to myself with joy and intention.
Love Love foreverrr