Thank you P, Laura and Monica .
I’m back.
I have realised something – actually while reading Lizbeth’s thread- I accept less than acceptable behaviour from others – this has spilled over into my support .
I have a friend who bullies me into drinking with her – sounds mad but I just recognised a pattern while reading Lizbeth’s Thread – the horrible texts , the emotional blackmail , the huffing behaviours- this year I have so far had an
alcohol free party season and it has been the best I remember -because I am learning to assert myself .
I also have had no posts on my thread which have left me feeling useless , demotivated and deflated.
Being assertive is hard for me – but I am seeing the peace it brings to my life .
I guess it is about valuing ourselves enough to allow people to treat us how we deserve to be treated and not allowing others to treat us in a manner we find unacceptable