Things I learned as a child that I’ve had to and continue to unlearn as an adult…
“My needs aren’t important.”
“If I speak up, I might be dismissed.”
“I have to earn being valued.”
And this one idk I might have been right
“The people who are supposed to protect me might not.”
I want someone to get excited by my ideas.
I want emotional conversations.
I want praise and enthusiasm.
I want someone to stay curious about my inner world.