"For generations, women have been surviving their lives instead of nurturing the dreams and possibilities that might permit them to thrive. We stay in relationships that drag us down instead of lift us up. We play the victim, drowning in unhappiness, even though we’re the ones who put ourselves underwater. We create grand illusions built on ideals of love and sacrifice, and we put ourselves last and the survival of our deceptions first, no matter the cost. Then, when our self-created brick wall crumbles, or our partner treats us with disrespect and unkindness, we get mad. We get infuriated at the people and circumstances around us, refusing to focus on the real perpetrators—ourselves.
The truth is, there is no one else to blame. We own our illusions and misery. The good news is, we also own choice. We can continue to believe our lies and build our illusions, or we can finally take responsibility."

-Christine Arylo - Choosing ME before WE
Posted on July 19th at 10:50 PM

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