Thank you for such a compassionate reminder, Michelle 💛 When you've spent years believing you had to carry everything alone, even genuine kindness can feel unfamiliar; and it can take a long time to realise that receiving isn't weakness or selfishness.
I always love your affirmations and reflective questions, Michelle. They always give me a lot to reflect on. I think many of us learn how to give long before we learn how to receive. Perhaps healing isn’t just about becoming more independent, but about slowly discovering that safe relationships can hold both. Thank you for sharing your insights on such an important topic 💛✨
I'm so glad you love the affirmations and reflective questions! I agree that many of us learn to give before we receive. That's an excellent observation.
I can relate to some of this. I've started to take compliments instead of saying oh it's only just a ...... and it only cost .....
My Mum used to call me too independent, she was right. I hadn't even thought anything would've been behind why. Your article makes a lot if sense. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for such a compassionate reminder, Michelle 💛 When you've spent years believing you had to carry everything alone, even genuine kindness can feel unfamiliar; and it can take a long time to realise that receiving isn't weakness or selfishness.
You’re welcome. Absolutely- we aren’t selfish to receive genuine kindness!
I always love your affirmations and reflective questions, Michelle. They always give me a lot to reflect on. I think many of us learn how to give long before we learn how to receive. Perhaps healing isn’t just about becoming more independent, but about slowly discovering that safe relationships can hold both. Thank you for sharing your insights on such an important topic 💛✨
I'm so glad you love the affirmations and reflective questions! I agree that many of us learn to give before we receive. That's an excellent observation.
I can relate to some of this. I've started to take compliments instead of saying oh it's only just a ...... and it only cost .....
My Mum used to call me too independent, she was right. I hadn't even thought anything would've been behind why. Your article makes a lot if sense. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you related to some of the article and it helped you explore your indepedence.