BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF

We seem to set much higher standards for ourselves in

comparison to the standards we hold others to. We often beat
ourselves up for not being able to achieve something by this age,
not being able to secure that win, not being able to top the class,
not being able to get that job or internship — we can go on forever
when it comes to criticising ourselves.
Darling, be more gentle with yourself. Forgive yourself for not
knowing better at the time. Forgive yourself for not being able to
muster the strength during that time. Forgive yourself for what
you have done in the past. Forgive yourself for the survival
patterns and traits you picked up while enduring trauma. Forgive
yourself — but be open to change the traits that have
been toxic to both others and you.