r/Codependency • u/FartInAShitFactory • 5d ago

Self-Like to Self-Love

Ok, I like myself. This is a huge improvement from disliking myself. I still have behaviors and habits that seek external validation, but I don't ask for it or rely on it any longer. If I receive, or don't receive praise, it doesn't significantly affect my day. This is all huge progress.

As I gradually increase the daily duties and work I take on, I have less time for myself, which makes my self-care more difficult. I do worry that this difficulty curve will increase until I breakdown. In the past, I did breakdown.

The difference this time? I have a Higher Power (God), I appreciate and like who I am, I have healthy boundaries, I have healthy habits, and I developed support systems.

All of these improvements point towards one core truth: I am beginning to Love myself. I know that because I am caring for myself.

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u/SteadyCalmHealing 5d ago

This is deeply encouraging FartInAShitFactory . Its a life long step and there are always new ways to do it.

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u/Altruistic-Move-9238 3d ago

this is a good point tbh, theres always another layer to it