My second post
My second post:
The caption isn’t much better on this one either but I suppose it’s a process. I’m on a journey of self-love and self-healing w the assistance of the universe. I wanted to add something I’ve “observed”. Although im loving myself, I realize I’m very hard on myself still. Some days I talk Down to myself or beat myself up and I have to catch myself and speak softer and nicer to myself. Living as a single mom in my own place is a lot. I feel like I’ve been on go 24/7 even when I don’t have work. I’m so tired that i don’t feel tired. I’ve lost 9lbs due to stress and when I’m stressed I don’t eat. Besides that I also remind myself daily when things get hard, I have to remember I would always go out of my way and “break my back” for others. So, to feel like something is “too much” when doing it for myself…. I have to change that. I’m looking in mirrors again, I see me. I was unsure of who I was for a good while. Being on this app is like a diary and the support and love from everyone is good energy
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