As I consider how far I have come since I
Began this journey from
Co-dependent caregiver who practiced savior behavior to a
Decidedly healthier friend, sibling, partner, parent and grandparent who balances her
Energy and doesn’t
Forget that in order to create safe space for others, I’ve
Gotta keep my own emotional and physical stores stocked.
How did I do it?
I took a deep dive into my motivations for what I said and did and
Just decided that some relationships were not worth continuing to cultivate and I chose to symbolically
Kiss them goodbye which
Left lots of room for healthier people to come into
My circles and that helped me
Notch my life up considerably
Once I learned to say yes and no easily and without second guessing, I
Passed my own self-limiting thought test and declared that I was
Queen of my own castle and could decide who I let enter the inner sanctum so I would have fewer
Regrets and could allow myself to be genuine
So as not to sell my soul for love and approval and live
Transparently and
Ultimately be able to
View the world through the eyes of possibility and not limitation
Why would I want it any other way? Who would want to be a
Xerox copy rather than an original? I am ready to shout an exuberant
Yes as I affirm the woman in the mirror
Zigging and zagging and tap dancing for approval are no longer my way.
For your delight, laughter and knowing nods- Just a Co-dependent Love Song by Scott Grace.
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