I used to believe I was secure in myself. I carried confidence like armor, but underneath, my low self-worth was calling all the shots. Looking back, it’s no surprise I attracted people who mirrored my insecurities—partners who devalued me, relationships that shattered me, and cycles that felt impossible to break. It wasn’t until I hit my breaking point that I realized something powerful: abuse wasn’t destroying me; it was refining me. It was the fire forcing me to uncover the truth I’d been avoiding. I had to stop and ask myself: What am I telling the world I’m worth? The truth wasn’t pretty. I had to step out of my own way, confront the pain, and rewrite the story I had been living for far too long. Not just to survive, but to find the elixir—the deep, soul-level love that could only come from within. That’s when everything shifted. If you’re stuck in the cycle, hear me out: the pain isn’t here to destroy you. It’s here to reveal your truth. To guide you to your healing. To teach you how to love yourself—not the mask you wear, but the raw, authentic core of who you are. And here’s the secret: the elixir isn’t found in someone else. It’s discovered in the depths of your own journey. In the moments when you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom, pause. Close your eyes. Sit with the pain and ask it, “What are you here to teach me?” Because it’s in those raw, vulnerable moments that the answers reveal themselves. And it’s in those answers that you find your freedom.
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