08/18/2026
If you’ve experienced trauma, you may have learned to abandon yourself without even realizing it.
Self-abandonment can look like people-pleasing, feeling responsible for other people’s emotions, saying yes when you want to say no, over-explaining yourself, or agreeing with someone just to keep the peace.
Healing means learning to choose yourself. 💜
Pause before automatically saying yes. Ask yourself what you actually want and need. Set healthy boundaries. Remember that you are allowed to disagree, say no, and make choices that are right for you.
Choosing yourself isn’t selfish. You matter, too.