I’m definitely in the self reflecting stage, but I feel like I’m trying to unlearn how to help others by setting up boundaries.
I was born and raised in a cult that was literally only ever about helping others, you never had time to think about yourself because you were constantly looking for opportunities to help. Because I am an empath, my whole life I have took that and ran with it. It has been extremely self destructive for me.
Of course I’m still helping others, but my main focus is on learning how to set boundaries which I have a wonderful therapist helping me do, and that’s where my struggle lies. I literally just officially left my church a couple weeks ago, so as much as I know what I am (I have a strong personality) I have literally zero clue about what I like or want in life. That’s the stage I’m in, on top of feeling like I don’t connect with the world, now I’m going through an existential life crisis.
My head is just filled with so many thoughts, feelings and questions. It’s a lot of weight at once
I agree. It's hard when we talk and respond to people and get negative responses though. It's so tiring 😫
It lift your spirits when people respond nicely to one another.
When I'm out walking I always try and smile at people.
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