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It’s okay to not be okay. It can be helpful to transform that “not okay” to a “not okay yet”. I always feel more hopeful remembering that I will be okay again, and the period of not being okay doesn’t last forever. ♡

What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo

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This feels especially relevant because often we’re told or feel that ‘oh, well they were abused themselves and that’s why they abuse’. But the truth is you can understand why someone is the way they are, but it doesn’t mean you’re obligated to tolerate certain behaviours or even continue to have them in your life.

shame is a paralytic!!!!! self compassion is an actual motivator!!!!!

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If this resonates, you’ll find more on this topic here → Red Flags in Relationships