Learning to Rely on Myself

I remember the time I was going through a really rough patch? 🌧️ Emotionally, financially, and physically, I was feeling completely drained. 😓 Feeling vulnerable, I reached out to a friend I considered incredibly close. 👭 We always had such amazing times together, and I genuinely believed she'd be there for me.

To my surprise, her response was brief and somewhat impersonal: 'You are a warrior. May you get the strength to deal with this.' While the sentiment wasn't entirely negative, it felt distant and lacking in empathy. It was as if she was trying to avoid acknowledging the depth of my pain.

That experience was a real eye-opener. It made me question the nature of our friendship and the support I could truly rely on. 😕 It felt like a betrayal, even though I knew it wasn't intentional.

If this had happened to me ten years ago, I would have been devastated. 💔 I would have replayed the conversation over and over again, analyzing every word, every nuance. But thankfully, I've invested years in personal growth and healing modalities. 🌱 I've learned to prioritize self-love and recognize my own strength. 💪

I'm grateful for this experience, even though it was painful. It taught me a valuable lesson: to rely on myself first and foremost.  To prioritize my own well-being and cultivate inner strength.  I've learned that true support comes from within. 

This experience has made me a stronger, more independent person. I've learned to trust my own intuition, to set boundaries, and to surround myself with people who truly uplift and support me. 

And most importantly, I've learned to cherish the most important relationship in my life: the one I have with myself. ❤️