Most of my life has been spent trying to shrink myself. Trying to become smaller, quieter, less sensitive. less opinionated, less needy because I didn’t want to be a burden. I didn’t want to be too much or push people away. I wanted people to like me, I wanted to be cared for and valued. I wanted to be wanted. So for years, I sacrificed myself for the sake of making other people happy. And for years, I suffered. But I’m tired of suffering, and I’m done shrinking. It’s not my job to change who I am in order to become someone else’s idea of a worthwhile human being. I am worthwhile. Not because other people think I am, but because I exist, and therefore I matter, my thoughts matter, my feelings matter, my voice matters. And with or without anyone’s permission or approval, I will continue to be who I am and speak my truth. Even if it makes people angry, even if it makes them uncomfortable, even if they choose to leave, I refuse to shrink. I choose to take up space. I choose honor my feelings. I choose to give myself permission to get my needs met. I choose me
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 14:18:18 +0000
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