I used to be such a hopeful person when I would feel wronged by someone, hoping that they’d realize how they hurt me on their own and correcting that. This, coupled with fearing the backlash from me telling them what they did wrong, had me in situations often worse than the last ones.

Letting them go feels easier than playing the emotional guessing game each time you risk interacting with them, or even seeing them treat others differently.

Reframing it to remind yourself how much self-love you have and have gained is another way to face that pain. Loving yourself without crossing the line of narcissism is its own gift. One you’ve earned after all you’ve survived.

D.F.