Setting Them Free - So I Can Be Me

[Bigoldogsmiles]

Does someone in your life:

Seem like they are jealous of you in any way or because they think your life is better than their's - and they take it out on you or punish you for it?

Do they make fun of you about your clothes, make-up, body, age, or any other reason that makes you feel bad about yourself?

Do they get upset or angry with you because you have a different opinion or point of view as them?

Do they use guilt trips, coersion, or manipulation to get what they want from you?

Do you feel like you are being taken for granted? Eg: The other person has the impression that they can mistreat you because you are related or you have been in a long term relationship.

Has someone done something nice for you and now they make you feel obligated to them or like you owe them? Remember...true gifts should be honestly and freely given.

I'm sure there are other reasons for setting people in our lives free.

These are just a few of my reasons for setting them free so I can be me!

Hope you all have a great day! Best wishes in your healing journey!

[LifeIsThePitts]

This is the crossroads I'm at right now, too.Another form of letting go and setting firm but appropriate personal boundaries.

I told my husband it's time I stopped being an agreeable doormat because I'm afraid people won't "like" me.

Pfft 😤... that's gotten me nowhere. I'm finally prioritizing myself.

[mizzou7016 in reply to LifeIsThePitts]

see my below reply....

[mizzou7016]

My 26+ years "in prison" has taught me a lot of things....including the harsh reality that people manipulate and try to influence things....the only person you have to be true to is yourself....people are going to think what they want to think about you.....cant change that part of it....just be true to yourself...be you....because people's opinions of you are just that.....their opinions...don't change just to make someone else "happy"

[LifeIsThePitts in reply to mizzou7016]

Their opinion of me is none of my business 🤣🤣🤣 thank you Mizzou

[mizzou7016 in reply to LifeIsThePitts]

I disagree to a point...in my case people's opinions of me are very much my business....but they're usually wrong....all people need to know is that when push comes to shove....I will do the right thing...I've proven that I will do the right thing....I just try to let my actions abilities and beliefs prove themselves

[RS1974]

If there important to you you don't have to let them go fully you just have to set boundaries. I had to set boundaries with my mom and it was difficult at first but now we have a good relationship.

[Bigoldogsmiles]

Thank you all for your shares. Setting people in your life free is for those people who don't respect your limits or boundaries. There are relationships that are worth keeping if mutual respect is being shown.