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Life will never be perfect,
Our relationships will also be imperfect.

And this stands true for the most important relationship of our lives - The One With Ourselves.

We all have made mistakes in the past - some make us repent, some make us feel guilty, while some still make us feel angry.

The sad part if we start developing a negative narrative and a belittling approach towards ourselves. More so, it makes us choose toxic/unhealthy relationships.

This is exactly what we have to learn - - growth does not mean never making mistakes, but to be able to deal with the difficult emotions that come after making decisions in our lives.

And so if you are holding some really strong emotions within you --- it's time you address them.

Turning away from your emotions won't solve your problem, tuning in will --- address them compassionately and maturely will definitely help you process them.

When we create a healthy relationship with ourselves --- it further helps us to choose authentic, loving relationships in our lives. Because we learn to choose a healthy support system and not a one where we have to constantly go through criticism because we grew criticizing ourselves.

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When I speak to my clients, I often come across this wonderful yet sometimes disturbing link - of how parents leave strong impressions on their children.

The attachment style of an individual is formed in the childhood itself, based on their interactions with their parents --- that later impacts their adult relationships.

When I come across this ideology of "authoritarian parenting" where parents are extremely strict and expect so much from the child while neither being responsive nor guiding them --- it never nurtures the child nor the parent-child relationship.

It's a universal fact that we all seek love, and ESPECIALLY as children.

Parents, trust me your love won't "spoil" them. If you fear your child will become dependent, you must know that happens - when YOU fight their battles,

But here we want you to believe in your child and help them fight their own battles. And you just have to show up as their strongest support system. 🤍

Your words of affirmation will unlock your child's confidence and self-esteem. Here are some of them for reference:-

"I love you",

"I believe in you kid",

"You must be proud of yourself",

"You've got this",

"I am right here"

And sometimes just giving them a tight hug!!!

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Came across this wonderful line in 's interview.

It's surprising how we never ask ourselves this important question when seeking closure.

Someone who has destroyed us, has the power to destroy us again.

Moreover, why would we trust them again? Especially, why would we trust them with rebuilding our pieces?

Why do we want them to admit they caused us pain? Don't we know we were hurt enough by their actions?

Can't we validate our own pain?

Yes we can, and we have to - so that we don't undergo the shattering again and again.

Let's remember - what happened to you wasn't your fault, but healing is your responsibility. ❤️🤍

Growth is challenging and painful, and sometimes scary because it requires us to face truths about ourselves - whether we're ready or not.

Yet that self confrontation is a better place to be in, than never pushing yourself out of the comfort zone.

Because staying in the same place can be so self-limiting. We can forget who we are and what our potential is - because we go in a place of ignorance.

Remember - the truth will set you free ❤️