Weird places in life...

[natalie516]

I realized this morning that I am in such an odd place in my life. I'm feeling overwhelming selfish. I believe that everyone needs to be selfish to an extent, so that they may best take care of themselves, to translate into the ability to take care of others...however, today after I got off the scale I thought to myself, "This is the most

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[murg]

Finding yourself and what makes you happy and confident can be pretty tough at times! I think it's probably harder for girls too, people put weird expectations on women and market things at them constantly, knowing they are emotional and easily led to feel bad about themselves... Look at ads on TV for just about anything. They basically say things like "You're no a responsible mother if you aren't using this on your kid" and "We aaaaall KNOW that using this is whats right for you!"... basically propaganda like in Animal Farm, but without most people picking it. Eventually, it gives you the impression that somehow you're inadequate when you're actually a smart and interesting person with plenty to offer

[natalie516]

:-D Thank you so much for your kind words! I am definitely looking to do things that make me happy!

[murg]

Good girl!! When I have had too much, I put on my pyjamas and go outside and lay in the sun, and I do coloring in! It's nice stress relief where your brain just concentrates on pictures of unicorns and pretty colors. A glass of wine helps too *grin*