the inner child wounds that resurface during the holidays are heavy. this is your reminder that you deserve to unconditionally put yourself first. i know how many battles you fight silently, i see you and i’m proud of you.
ppl don’t like assertiveness bc if you’re clear with them then that means they have to be clear and direct with themselves. and too many ppl are in a constant state of self avoidance. so passivity is more comfortable
Chronic illness is wild because on one day, you might be able to go outside, cook a meal or do some housework and feel semi functional but on another get out of bed for five seconds and feel like pure death.