You don’t endure to become stronger. You endure because YOU are strong I just think back to all the trials I’ve had -breakups -loss -depression & thoughts of … If you’re still here reading this it’s bc u are strong💛

May you find peace in the moments that challenge you, strength in the moments that test you, and joy in the moments that surprise you. May you have the courage to let go of what no longer serves you and the wisdom to recognize what truly matters. May your path be filled with meaningful connections, genuine laughter, and the freedom to be fully yourself. And whenever life feels uncertain, may you remember that every breath is a new beginning and every step forward, no matter how small, is still a step toward something beautiful.

I feel super weird. Like I moved to a new city like 7 months ago and I’ve been super exhausted making friends Like I dont want this to be a reality, but I felt like 90% of my guy friends would eventually sabotage me and so I don’t have that many friends. I feel like dating feels strategic when I’m kind of just being me. Idk. Maybe others go through this too. I’ve been struggling with this for a while, just had some courage to talk about it. Interested to see your thoughts

I've felt like everything in my life has been limited to the inner restrictions that have either consciously or subconsciously been placed upon me by either myself or other people and content I've consumed So in short, I think it's so important to let the right voices in your life, which is why I'm excited to dive into this community

I journaled on the questions provided. The emotion I might have been avoiding is vulnerability. I was regularly shamed as undefendedness was being demanded of me. It is really the shaming that triggers fear. To be so open and then the knife twisted in... I am guarded as to what I say and to whom. I it is a way that I have learned to take care of myself. Where do I abandon myself? I am still breaking myself of rescuing. That behavior will slip out sometimes. I try to catch it before it comes out. Suffering still gets to me. I am working on "enjoying their pain," that is knowing an opportunity for growth is occurring and don't interrupt it. How can I show up more as the real me? I live alone. I work alone (gardening). I do not interact with but a few people in each day, except at our Center on Sunday's. Most of these interactions are not very intimate. I think Sunday mornings at our Center has the better potential for emotional honesty. Where am I holding back my authentic self? Around people. I can check in with myself more often to track what is going on with me and see if expressing that would be useful in the interaction.