27/08/2025
There was a time in my life when I thought being “good” meant keeping everyone around me happy. I avoided disagreements, kept quiet when I wanted to speak up, and went along with things I didn’t truly want, just to keep the peace. On the outside, I looked kind and agreeable. On the inside, I felt invisible to myself.
What I didn’t realize back then was that constantly seeking approval and avoiding conflict came at a cost: my authenticity. Every time I silenced my own voice to protect someone else’s comfort, I drifted further away from who I really was.
Here’s what I’ve learned: you can be supportive, kind, and compassionate without abandoning yourself. Saying “no” when something doesn’t feel right doesn’t make you unkind, it makes you honest. And honesty, with yourself and others, is the foundation of real connection.
The truth is, pleasing everyone isn’t kindness it’s self-abandonment. But when you choose authenticity, you don’t just honor yourself, you also give others permission to do the same💗
