Proper chuffed for you and I have to say this is one of the dopest things I’ve read in a while:
“I’ve been moulded to be polite at the expense of myself. Always apologizing for my tone. Always wondering if I’ve done something off-script. Never knowing how to stand up for myself, which means I end up doing it “wrong” when I eventually do. But I’m realizing, after the initial twinge of awkwardness, once the dust settles, I’m fine.”
I’ve been going through this a lot this year and along with blocking out the overthinking and having more time to myself, to do things for myself, by myself, ive been more productive, sleeping better thinking clearer. But ad you say the realisation that you will be fine was surprising and uncomfortable at first but soon turned into relief.
Keep going and you know you got people out here backing you.
Ugh I love this! Yes! When you remove yourself from certain places and people you do sleep better, you do feel better, you do have more space mentally. It's weird at first, but it really is a relief in the end. Thank you so much for reading!
I'm so happy to hear this! I'm glad you're finding new ways to make your life happier and yourself feel freer. I, too, have been finding out that sometimes things only seem complicated because I overthink them. And that sometimes it really is as simple as yes or no, not always, but more often than I thought. Good luck in your continued purge journey!
I am inspired to do my own purge. There are so many things, identities, and connections I’ve held on to but for what? I need to get comfortable with negative perception.
That last part! You will run yourself ragged to please others, just for them to not like you anyway. I want to make sure *I* like me, even if no one else does. And highkey more people are aligned with you than you think 💗
Proper chuffed for you and I have to say this is one of the dopest things I’ve read in a while:
“I’ve been moulded to be polite at the expense of myself. Always apologizing for my tone. Always wondering if I’ve done something off-script. Never knowing how to stand up for myself, which means I end up doing it “wrong” when I eventually do. But I’m realizing, after the initial twinge of awkwardness, once the dust settles, I’m fine.”
I’ve been going through this a lot this year and along with blocking out the overthinking and having more time to myself, to do things for myself, by myself, ive been more productive, sleeping better thinking clearer. But ad you say the realisation that you will be fine was surprising and uncomfortable at first but soon turned into relief.
Keep going and you know you got people out here backing you.
🙏🏿🤘🏿🙏🏿🤘🏿
Ugh I love this! Yes! When you remove yourself from certain places and people you do sleep better, you do feel better, you do have more space mentally. It's weird at first, but it really is a relief in the end. Thank you so much for reading!
I’m so excited for youuuuuuuu 💖💖💖 I remember our talks about all of these feels. I hope you keep shedding and shining fam! Please don’t ever stop 🙏🏾✨
Thank you Imani! I hope you're doing amazing!
Preach!!!
I've had to do that with close Family members. It was hard at first, but day by day, the load was lighter and the happiness started to grow.
Now I'm in a better space. 100!!!
Yesss! It's definitely harder with family--I'm proud of you!
I'm so happy to hear this! I'm glad you're finding new ways to make your life happier and yourself feel freer. I, too, have been finding out that sometimes things only seem complicated because I overthink them. And that sometimes it really is as simple as yes or no, not always, but more often than I thought. Good luck in your continued purge journey!
Thank you so much Mackenzie! Yes, overthinking can really add unnecessary burdens on your shoulders 😭
I am inspired to do my own purge. There are so many things, identities, and connections I’ve held on to but for what? I need to get comfortable with negative perception.
That last part! You will run yourself ragged to please others, just for them to not like you anyway. I want to make sure *I* like me, even if no one else does. And highkey more people are aligned with you than you think 💗