“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Don't demand of yourself that you be less sad or anxious. Communicate to yourself that you're acceptable & lovable exactly as you are, & you'll sit w/ this sadness or anxiety for exactly as long as you need to.
Communicate to yourself that you will not abandon yourself. Period.
Once you start healing your own trauma wounds, you become more authentic and assertive. You no longer need to seek validation or approval from others, because you have learned to love and accept yourself. You can set healthy boundaries and respect your own needs and feelings. You can also empathize with others without losing yourself in their problems. You are free to be who you are. 🙌
I hope you let yourself write a new story.
Don’t just change your location, friends, or wardrobe.
Give yourself permission to actually be different, to show up differently - to be made whole.