Self-Worth Doesn’t Just Live in Your Head

Self-worth isn’t just a feeling, but a pattern.
It shows up in how you talk to yourself, yes, but it also lives in how you let others talk to you. It shapes your relationships, your boundaries, your voice, and whether you feel safe being seen.

Sometimes we don’t even realize that what we think is people-pleasing or "just being chill" is actually self-abandonment. We stay quiet to keep the peace. We over-function, over-give, and try to “earn” our place in someone’s life. We feel guilty for setting boundaries because we've been taught our needs are too much.

It’s not because you’re broken. It’s because somewhere along the way, you were taught that you had to shrink to stay safe.

But here’s the truth:

  • Your needs aren’t too big.

  • Your feelings are not a burden.

  • You are allowed to want more than bare minimum connections.

When self-worth begins to grow, everything shifts. You check in with yourself first. You stop panicking over someone else’s reaction. You stop asking, “Is it me?” and start believing in the truth of your experience.

Healing isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about finally becoming you, fully. Loudly. Gently.
And it’s never too late to start.

If you are ready to start, set up a free 15-minute consult with me here. You can do this!

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