Each life needs its own quiet place.
Who you are is love. What love does is heal.
When we don't ask for what we want and need, we discount ourselves.
We have as much time as we need.
Today I will learn to reject shame. Shame is an overwhelming sense that who I am isn't good enough. I realize that I am good enough, and that my imperfections are part of being human. I let go of shame.
It's hard to give up the self-esteem connected to being codependent and appearing 'right,' which is probably a survival behavior learned from growing up in a crazy family. It feels like you will actually disappear.