Most of my life has been spent trying to shrink myself. Trying to become smaller. Quieter. Less sensitive. Less opinionated. Less needy. Less ME. Because I didnt wanna be a burden. I didnt want to be too much and 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 other peoples happiness. And for years Ive suffered. But Im tired of suffering and Im done shrinking. Its not my job to change who I am in order to become someones elses idea of a worthwhile human being. I AM worthwhile. Not because others think I am, but because I exist, and therefore I matter. My thoughts matter. My feelings matter. My voice matters. And with or without anyones approval, I will continue to be who I am and speak my truth. Even if it makes people angry. Even if it makes people uncomfortable. Even if they choose to leave. I refuse to shrink. I choose to take up space. I choose to honor my feelings. I choose to give myself permission to get MY needs met. I choose to make self care a priority. I choose ME.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:43:19 +0000
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