Always tried to keep the peace until..

[Shanm2]

The peace wasn't enough for the poeple whom would cause chaos.

Until it became detrimental to my own mental health and wellbeing.

Because keeping the peace meant forever people pleaseing.

But yet, i became conflicted when there was no peace for me, inside my own head.

Stop the people pleaseing? For better peace of mind?

Absolutely!

But i wish someone had told me, that it meant you'd lose relationships with family and friends because once you stop people pleaseing, that's when the chaos begins.

But yet, your peace of mind happens to fall in to place.

[Craigliving4Jane]

say it loud and proud!

[Shanm2 in reply to Craigliving4Jane]

I will try! Appreciate the enthusiasm! 😊😊

[Nothingnoted]

It's hard not to be a people pleaser I do that I feel for you

[Shanm2 in reply to Nothingnoted]

Oh it is extremely difficult and I'm sorry you can relate. I think it's sometimes more about "what can i do for myself" rather then "what should i do for others" is kind of where I'm at these days 🤷‍♀️Sending best wishes to you

Stay strong 😊

[Midori]

You will now be able to find better and more caring friends. Family doesn't always mean good, supportive people, and friends can appear good, but be gossiping about you behind your back.

Be selective, it's how I learned to be self-sufficient and content in my skin.

Cheers, Midori

[Shanm2 in reply to Midori]

I so long to be content in my own skin. I can see where you're coming from, thank you for your words.

They're always most insightful and appreciated,

i hope you know that 😊

[hypercat54]

If you have yourself the rest of it is just window dressing. Without you there is nothing.

[Shanm2 in reply to hypercat54]

Wow! I like this, thank you for your words, hypercat54 😊

[hypercat54 in reply to Shanm2]

You are welcome. Realised from long experience! x

[Shanm2 in reply to hypercat54]

Sometimes its the long experiences that teach us the life long lesson that stay 😊