We keep running after that elusive dream, that line on the side of our container, that person to fill our cup, that thing we could do – to make us finally feel like we are enough. Sadly, we get to that place, we reach that goal, we acquire that thing, we serve that person. And […]
Posts with the perspective tag
Out of the Fire, Not into the Pan?
Rescuers tend to follow their heart (read as do whatever the other person needs – all the time), which works very well for those who are “Takers” and want to keep being enabled. As a rescuer, you can be so caught up in the others emotions, or so overwhelmed by your own emotions, in addition […]
How dare you give me roses! Pt 3 of 3
And suddenly back to today, I realized this was a healthy response. My anger was a symptom of healing. It was a symbol of not being able to be bought or pretending that everything was okay anymore. It was a refusal to let one small action make up for everyday emotional abuse. It was a […]