Nothing hurts more than realizing you hurt you. That you betrayed yourself l, fully, willingly, all on your own. How could we do this to

5 Ways to Come Home to Who You Are 1. Notice what feels heavy. When you’re performing, your body always knows first. Tension in your chest, shallow breath, the constant need to explain yourself — all signs you’re out of alignment. Name it. Awareness is the first crack in the illusion. 2. Rewrite your “why.” Every decision — job, outfit, text, caption — ask quietly: Is this for me or for them?You’ll start catching how often you outsource your worth. Redirect your energy

You were not meant to fit neatly into the space someone else made for you. You were meant to create your own.Self love is not just affirmations and bubble baths. It is the quiet decision to stop apologizing for who you are when you are being your truest self.

Research on emotional suppression shows that chronic detachment often masks deep sensitivity. By avoiding vulnerability, the narcissist creates a power imbalance—others end up guessing, accommodating, or chasing connection that never comes.