“It’s easy to feel
uncared for when
people aren’t able to
communicate and
connect with you in
the way you need. And
it’s so hard not to
internalize that a
silence as a reflection
on your worth. But the
truth is that the way other
people operate is not about
you. Most people are so caught
up in their own responsibilities,
struggles, and anxiety that the thought
of asking someone else how they’re doing
doesn’t even cross their mind.
They aren’t inherently bad or
uncaring━they’re just busy and
self-focused. And that’s okay.
It’s not evidence of some
fundamental failing on your part.
It doesn’t make you unloveable or
invisible. It just means that those
“despite the darkness
you feel, you have the
ability to share your
love and light with
others”
people aren’t
very good
at looking
beyond their
own world. But the fact that you are━that
despite the darkness you feel, you have the ability
to share your love and light with others - is a strength.
Your work isn’t to change who you are; it’s to find people who are
able to give the connection you need. Because despite what you feel,
you are not too much. You are not too sensitive or too needy. You are thoughtful and empathetic. You are
compassionate and kind. And with or without anyone’s acknowledgement or affection, you are enough.”
~ Daniell Koepke
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