I was often afraid to be myself around people. I did not trust people. I was guarded. I felt like I had to keep "it" together. Honestly, I came off as a b*tch.
When I started to work through the trauma and work on the other mental illnesses, I realized I needed to change. My behavior was not benefiting myself or anyone else.
No one really knew me. Honestly, for a while I felt quite lost myself.
One of the smartest things I have done is to listen and watch. I would watch the way people treated each other, when I was out and about. Then I could make educated decisions as to who I could trust to let in. Those were the people I would talk to.
I learned red flags and watched out for them.
Now, I have learned green flags as well. When people start setting off green flags, I welcome them into my tribe.
Your tribe should make you feel loved, supported, and safe.
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