Yep yep yep. It took me until my mid-30s to realize that it was a good sign if some folks didn’t like me. Still learning this lesson in more nuanced form. Where do we want to put our limited energy? Into trying to perform for others or for doing what is right and good for our body?
And it’s quite the process of becoming aware of the emotional hooks via the un- or semi-conscious manipulation of others who are projecting their own pains onto us.
Beautifully written, as always, Laura. Really blown away by your skill.
Thanks for reading me Alexandra! That piece has been simmering a while in my bones, and was satisfying to thread together, on behalf of a lot of woman I know, and perhaps for us all!
Yep yep yep. It took me until my mid-30s to realize that it was a good sign if some folks didn’t like me. Still learning this lesson in more nuanced form. Where do we want to put our limited energy? Into trying to perform for others or for doing what is right and good for our body?
And it’s quite the process of becoming aware of the emotional hooks via the un- or semi-conscious manipulation of others who are projecting their own pains onto us.
Beautifully written, as always, Laura. Really blown away by your skill.
All completely spot on, Laura, and very well said!! (Great pic at the end too 😁)
Thanks for reading me Alexandra! That piece has been simmering a while in my bones, and was satisfying to thread together, on behalf of a lot of woman I know, and perhaps for us all!