#oracleofyoursoul ・・・ "I used to do my best to love my enemies, to have compassion for the offender, to recognize that we are all one. Then, I began to realize how watered down, complicit, and enabling that made me, how ineffective I had become at standing up for myself, for what is right, at recognizing where the lines are to be drawn. I began to realize the innocence within me needed protection, pillars are needed in this world to represent what is right and good, and you cannot uphold anything worthwhile while lying on your back, exposing your belly to those who abuse power. Severe trespasses often begin with subtle ones. These abusers, gradually chip away at your boundaries, finesse their way in, until they have established the role they want you to play, which usually involves keeping you quiet, so that they are free to continue to do as they please. They often show up as trusted figures or people who are close to us: spouses, family members, work colleagues, religious figures, using the bond between you to keep you loyal and complicit. Shake off that spell! Look it in the eye and see it for what it is! If it's wrong, speak up! If you don't like it, don't allow it! Your voice is so valuable, it is a sword that protects against evil and injustice, you literally have the power to reorder everything!" -Angela Strand <3 #holyyes !❤️😎😍#boundaries #selfcarematters #loveyourself
