Because we become what we know—unless we choose to break the cycle.

We cannot use the people and relationships in our life to time travel and fix our abandonment issues.

let’s be thankful that we have the power to control who and what we want to do in life.

And then I learned the secret: I embraced all of who I was. The hatred, the fear, the anxiety, the worry, as well as the love, hopefulness, and joy.

From there, we can learn how to heal from our past and integrate new (and healthier) ways of dealing with our problems.

We do not need the acceptance of others to feel worthy. We do not need others to know that we are loved.

The truth is that each of us is whole and complete. We are worthy of love, unadulterated joy, and fulfillment.

let’s be thankful that we have the power to control who and what we want to do in life.

we need to do the work to get us to a better place.