Acceptance !

[gerrerd]

Be free !

[Dolphin14]

I lived behind the mask of happiness most of my life. I'm a fabulous actress I must say.

Again, I feel a lot of the quotes leave out trauma as the root of some people's pain. Some were written long before PTSD was even understood. There are so many quotes that focus on trauma that cover the deep seeded damage.

I can relate to the quote now because I'm in the healing stages of my issues. I've done the work to unravel the layers.

One thing I do well now is cry I'm a very sensitive 🐬

That is never going to leave me. I won't fake anymore.

So my path is clear. I just have to follow.

❤️🐬

[Roukaya in reply to Dolphin14]

Good morning I find it intriguing that you are a famous actress under a pseudonym.

I can now understand why the most sensitive and introverted people adopt an alter ego to succeed in their chosen field

After much self evaluation, I have been a hidden wall flower with both parents lack of validation or recognition of me

I will be gods grace go it alone believing in myself knowing that once I manage to requalify my voice and my contribution can be valued and validated

It is not about the money but the journey of inner strength, self acceptance and placing self belief that what we say matters so much so to inspire others

[Dolphin14 in reply to Roukaya]

Lol.... yes I can't blow my cover haha

My voice was not heard either. That settled into my core being. Emotions were not allowed. If I cried I was told to " knock it off" anger... forget it.

It sounds like we both experienced similar things. We will conquer this I'm using my voice more. Some people don't like it. It's a big change.

I agree, money is not an answer. Inner peace is the answer.

❤️🐬

[gerrerd in reply to Dolphin14]

❤️🤗😇

[Shnookie]

I can accept what I am. However when I go to the outside world, I feel more comfortable to being pleasant and sociable. I cried yesterday but I was at home. This is the only place where I want to do it or perhaps in front of a close friend who understands the pain that I am going thru. I totally believe in self healing but people often don’t understand what is going on.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Shnookie]

People often don't " get us". As long as we know the reason behind our behaviors I believe that shows our strength and our healing.

I hope your new job is going well.

❤️🐬

[gerrerd in reply to Shnookie]

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