I know this is political (even though it shouldn’t be) but why are people opposing auditing the federal government? I want to know where every dollar I send goes.
Sometimes as an adult you have to decide “this is the last time these people are gonna make me feel this way” & stand on it. Rather that be family, a relationship or a friendship.
You deserve a calm love with someone who’s good for your mental health & nervous system. A person who's patient with you, protective of you & proud to be with you—someone who knows you're a work in progress but still adores you for the absolute fucking masterpiece you already are
Enabling stops people from:
-learning from their behavior
-developing healthy coping mechanisms
-learning how to relate to their own emotions
-facing discomfort (discomfort is how we change & grow)
-taking accountability
-finding better ways to navigate life
respectfully, i don’t want to negotiate. when it comes to the standard of care, consideration, and respect that i deserve. it’s either given or it’s withheld. it’s either present or it’s absent. i won’t be negotiating in my interpersonal relationships for what i deserve.