I must speak for my needs
Even if not mellifluous
Even if you don’t care

Of my needs
You must be aware

Thank you, Sammi!

Recently, I’ve realized that it is easier for me to write what I need than to speak it, especially to my children. I am better with voicing my needs in romantic relationships and at work, (at least at first … then I stop, or I leave, because your inaction tells me all I need to know. But I still care, and I need to do what’s best for me.)

Also, I find that so much more goes on in my head then ever comes out of my mouth. Reflecting these past few days, I guess I thought my children would inherit my work ethic, my need to be indepoendent (I couldn’t wait to move out.)

Anyhow, I am correcting my mistakes and misperceptions and treating EVERYONE according to what they do vs what they say or how I’d like them to be.

I am drawing lines with these grown ups now and it feels wonderful. AND, it’s long over due.

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