this is actually what my therapist told me when we were talking about trauma around trust. "i can't trust anyone" becomes "i can trust myself to discern who can or cannot be trusted." healthier, empowering language that's actually closer to the truth.
its very important to re-read your favorite books at different stages of your life. the story hasn’t changed, but you & your perspective has and that’s the point.
The Bible is so clear on how important it is to never look back. Not at an old position, an old ex, an old friendship, or even old ways that God has brought you out of. There are many people in the Bible but in clear words, God tells us to “remember Lot’s wife”, who turned into… a pillar of salt! Stuck in time. I pray that when you’re tempted to “go back,” the spirit of God reminds you that you have too much to look forward to 🙌❤