💬 Thursday Thread: What's something you've learned about yourself recently?
And how will it impact your life?
May Sarton, Belgian-American poet and memoirist, said, “We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” And with the recent upheaval of the election, I’m willing to bet that most of us have learned something new about who we are at our core.
👉 For today’s Thursday thread, here’s what I’d like to know:
What’s something you’ve learned about yourself recently?
How did you learn it, and what will the impact of it be?
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I’ve learned that I’m stronger than I thought. Caregiving for my elderly mother has fallen to me due to lack of involvement from my siblings. At first I was resentful but now I am learning to set boundaries and step into the role to the best of my abilities, without sacrificing my health. I am finding my voice, learning to say no, and learning to state my needs while accepting that I cannot control anyone else but myself. It is character building work. Adulting is hard but I’m here for it!
I am learning that I do have the courage of my convictions, even when it's hard or scary to speak out. That knowledge (that I can and will speak out) is also hard and scary, but also thoroughly exhilarating.