Cuddly Cat Compassion

gentle reminder that false positivity can become incredibly toxic and it is much healthier to recognize your emotions and make space for them. you cannot integrate shadow work or healing until your emotions are expressed appropriately (through whichever channels resonate most) so please be weary of repression, masking your true feelings, denying the existence of negativity or portraying happiness as opposed to truly embodying it, and for the sake of others, do not project 'good vibes only' onto those who embrace their emotional range. validation is important and so is inspiring hope. dismiss nothing. trust me when i say that you aren't vibrationally low or difficult to be around when accepting and navigating your negative feelings—you are simply human and you have every right to an authentic life experience.

♡it's okay to trust people, & it's okay to let your guard down♡

It’s okay to feel down, sad, or any negative feeling for seemingly no reason. You don’t need to have an explanation or find some deep subconscious meaning. It’s okay to just feel.

YOU DON’T ALWAYS HAVE TO HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!! THAT’S NOT FUCKING REALISTIC AND DON’T LET ANYONE TELL YOU OTHERWISE!!!

body positivity has largely failed because people started arguing for attractiveness and romantic prospects instead of respect and dignity

You don’t have to be positive all the time to prove you’re trying or healing. It’s okay to just say “this fucking sucks right now”. No one is positive all the time, please don’t expect that of yourself. 

In case anyone needs to hear this, yes your friends do love you. They don't secretly hate you, and they enjoy spending time with you. Same goes for your significant other. You're so very loved, and don't be afraid to ask for clarification from them. I'm sure they are more than happy to remind you how much they love you.