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Tara Deacon's avatar

Oh man I just had a therapy session with AI about this exact subject at like 1 am this morning 😅 it feels like you were in the same chat room with me and chat GPT 😆

"The longer you abandon your own needs, the harder it becomes to know who you really are"

This part right here hit so hard!! It's one of the biggest realizations of my life!!

I finally at 44 years of age understand that I have abandoned my own needs for so long I had absolutely no idea who I was!!

I spent the first 44 years dedicated to everyone BUT me so I recently in the last month made a promise to myself!

I'm going to give the next little bit to me!! I have finally decided I want to love me that I truly am allowed to have wants, needs and dreams!!

Your article came at such a perfect time for me!! Thank you for sharing!! I honestly feel like you saw into me...it was a little uncomfortable at first! But I relaxed into it and realized it was for my own good!!

Zalman Nelson's avatar

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this. What a powerful turning point. That moment of realizing you are allowed to have needs, desires, and space in your own life… it changes everything. It takes real courage to stop abandoning yourself and start showing up for yourself instead.

I’m honored that my words met you at the right time. Keep that promise to yourself. You deserve the same love and care you’ve been giving everyone else all these years. And now it’s your turn. 💛

Tara Deacon's avatar

Thank you sooo much!! Your reply is so thoughtful and generous! I am truly looking forward to reading more of your work! And learning and growing from your written wisdom! You have a great talent and I truly appreciate your words!

Zalman Nelson's avatar

That means a lot :) I’m really glad this connected with you, and I’m cheering you on as you keep showing up for you. Would love to stay in touch and share more if it’s helpful—I’ll DM you a few things that might support your journey. 💛

Tony V.'s avatar

The title alone says it all. This is a banger

Zalman Nelson's avatar

Right?! Sometimes just the title hits like a truth bomb. Glad it landed for you—this one goes deep. Appreciate you being here 🙌