I once saw someone say, “My hyper-independence comes from how little urgency people show when it comes to me,” and it honestly hit harder than I expected.
When I leave people alone, I genuinely think I’m giving them what they want. It’s no way you did what you did & expected me to believe you still wanted me around.
one of the main reasons i’m so gentle with myself is cause i believe i’ve already experienced enough hardship in my life. i’ve already been mishandled and undervalued by others and myself at times. so i deserve more patience, forgiveness, and consideration at this point.
realizing you can't just labor your way into financial freedom is terrifying. hard work alone isn't enough anymore, there is a whole different system at play.
STAY CLEAR of the people who don’t value the small sacrifices you make… like spending money you barely have, showing up when you’re tired, giving advice, being a listening ear, carrying their problems, or being the one who checks in first.