I Watched a Movie, Today...

 By: Connie J..., December 18, 2023

I Watched a Movie, Today...

The main character was very empathetic; and cared more about what others thought of her, and the situations she got into; than how the situations really impacted the way she looked at herself.

She would, sometimes, share things that had happened in her life, completely void of feeling - much of what she shared, all of which was true, caused people to look at her as if she were weaving crazy, unbelievable tales.

By their reactions to her, she achieved a twisted sense of "acceptance", at least on the surface. But, inside, she was growing more and more empty; and that void just got bigger and bigger.

Did she make good choices, and change immediately??! Nope. There were, still, occasional bad choices and slip-ups - but the difference was, when those happened, she took responsibility for them, and began to grow.

Beginning to thrive, as with plants, for example, often happens in dark places. It's not fun times, or for the faint of heart - "the struggle is real"!!!

Occasionally, even as she grows, she still falls into the familiar grooves of "people pleasing"; but spends less and less time stuck.

Her movie is not complete - and there may be sequels, and even prequels; but it will never be over.

How is the move of YOUR life progressing?

Thank you, and have a good day, and be safe...
#ENDtheSILENCEofVIOLENCE #dviseverywhere #domesticviolence #growin2024 #awareness #protectyourself #choicesmatter #besafe 

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