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“I treat myself like I would my daughter. I brush her hair, wash her laundry, tuck her in goodnight. Most importantly, I feed her. I do not punish her. I do not berate her, leave tears staining her face. I do not leave her alone. I know she deserves more. I know I deserve more.”
— I Know I Deserve More, Michelle K
“If you can think of times in your life that you’ve treated people with extraordinary decency and love, and pure uninterested concern, just because they were valuable as human beings. The ability to do that with ourselves. To treat ourselves the way we could treat a really good, precious friend. Or a tiny child of ours that we absolutely love more... See more
Rosie Spinks • Tuesday night dinner
"I treat myself like I would my daughter. I brush her hair, wash her laundry, tuck her in goodnight.
Most importantly, I feed her. I do not punish her.
I do not berate her, leave tears staining her face. I do not leave her alone. I know she deserves more.
I know I deserve more.
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- Michelle K., I Know I Deserve More.
It may sound silly, but when you're particularly deeply emotionally hurting, sometimes the most helpful and loving thing you can do for yourself is take care of yourself like you would take care of a sick kid.
Some things to consider:
The Caffeinated Therapist 🐝x.comGood self-care is being kind to yourself. Can you speak to yourself with as much empathy and caring as you would to a loved one? Can you touch your face or your arm with