“When you convince yourself that it is okay for someone to decide who you are, you open the floodgates to powerlessness and worthlessness.” – Iyanla Vanzant Don’t do that. Don’t let anyone else determine your value and worth.
Quotes
“You only need to focus on one little step forward. You don’t need to conquer the entire mountain right now. You don’t need to have everything figured out today. The only possible way to climb a mountain is by climbing it one step at a time. Don’t think about the peak. Don’t worry about what […]
Keeping it Manageable — Don’t Lose Hope
“I am the one who talks to me in my darkest moments. I’m the only one who really knows my deepest fears and pains, and the inner turmoil I have suffered. I’m the one with the power to put myself down or build myself up with my inner self talk. Other people can support, hold, […]
Quote of the Day — Don’t Lose Hope
Originally posted on Don’t Lose Hope : “The only cure for grief is to grieve.” We don’t just put it behind us and move on. ?We don’t just forget, and start over again. ? We know that doesn’t work. That it’s just a fantasy. That’s not how trauma, or grief, or sadness work. They are…
Let It Be — Survivors Blog Here
“Start over my darling. Be brave enough to find the life you want and courageous enough to chase it. Then start over and love yourself the way you were always meant to.” – Madalyn Beck New beginnings are possible. Sometimes a new beginning takes the form of walking away and designing a completely different life. […]
Starting Over — Don’t Lose Hope
Try this. Set aside a time when you can be alone for an hour with your journal. Choose a relaxing place and an unhurried, leisurely time of the day. Make sure there will be no interruptions. It’s just you and your journal. Now, answer the following questions: 1.“What is important to you in life?” […]
Try This — Don’t Lose Hope
“The first draft of anything is shit.” ― Ernest Hemingway I think this truth can be applied to our life, and often to our relationships, as well. The first stab at anything is nothing more than that. A stab in the dark. A first attempt. We act on instinct, repeating what we’ve learned. Unconsciously living […]
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A Shitty Life or a Wonderful Life? — Help for Partners of Sex Addicts
“We’re conditioned to believe that our worthiness and power come from being chosen. We meander around, hoping those who surround us would validate our existence and goodness. Your worth comes from choosing yourself, and your worth comes from reclaiming all that you are; to speak, feel, and do without the need for permission, or fear […]
Quote of the Day — Help for Partners of Sex Addicts
The last six years or so have been a ride. I thought alcohol rehab in 2014 would be the end of it. I thought the same for sex/porn addiction rehab in 2015 or jail in 2016. Then there was my first book and launching this website. Initially designed as just a promotional tool, I had […]
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