The other day it occurred to me that my heart hasn’t been broken in quite some time. I haven’t had a friend ceremoniously (or unceremoniously) dump me since 2019. And I haven’t been left by a romantic partner since my ex-fiancé walked out of my life over three years ago. Following a lifetime of heartache after heartache, this time of interpersonal peace is a welcome turn of events.
I am getting over a breakup after dealing with some intense ROCD symptoms and I am always grateful for the ways you talk about your growth and experiences. Helps me a lot.
i love these lines in particular (among all the others):
"It is horrible to lose someone you love. But it is worse to reject yourself simply because someone else has decided to leave."
and
"Through improving how I talk to myself, I managed to convince myself that I am worthy of the kind of love that comes easily. I deserve the kind of love that overflows instead of dries up if I make one mistake."
I really resonate with this post so thank you for sharing. Something I now tell myself, and I tell my girls, is that it's not your job to make someone love you. People should accept you for you and if not, then that's ok, you're never going to be everybody's cup of tea and that's totally alright!
Really lovely to hear that you are in a strong heart-felt place with yourself xx
Thank you for sharing as it sounds as if you are just more comfortable with being yourself and good for you. You have to accept that you aren’t gonna be for everyone
Perfect post at the perfect time, as usual!
Congratulations 😊
This is just like I was reading about myself.
Thank you for putting to voice both what I have experienced and what I have been dealing with.
It feels nice to be seen. :).
Such a good thing to read that resonates with my life in many ways. Lessons are just blessings in disguise.
I am getting over a breakup after dealing with some intense ROCD symptoms and I am always grateful for the ways you talk about your growth and experiences. Helps me a lot.
It sounds like you are just more comfortable and loving with yourself, Allison. That's a beautiful (and forgiving) place to be. So happy for you.
dear allison,
this is great, as always.
i love these lines in particular (among all the others):
"It is horrible to lose someone you love. But it is worse to reject yourself simply because someone else has decided to leave."
and
"Through improving how I talk to myself, I managed to convince myself that I am worthy of the kind of love that comes easily. I deserve the kind of love that overflows instead of dries up if I make one mistake."
much love,
myq
I really resonate with this post so thank you for sharing. Something I now tell myself, and I tell my girls, is that it's not your job to make someone love you. People should accept you for you and if not, then that's ok, you're never going to be everybody's cup of tea and that's totally alright!
Really lovely to hear that you are in a strong heart-felt place with yourself xx
jeepers what a dysfunctional privilged Firstie try getting discharged to the street at 1am after a massive AVM bleed
https://sites.google.com/view/i-ramble/homeless-walking-tour
my autistic partner has done wonders with our limited resources
Thank you for sharing as it sounds as if you are just more comfortable with being yourself and good for you. You have to accept that you aren’t gonna be for everyone