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Heather Brebaugh's avatar

The whole idea of 'it's my job and I can handle it', is untrue and unfair. Maybe we can handle some situations, but not all of them.

I think the first step is to say to yourself, "Is it true" that 'it's my job and I can handle it'.? If we are honest with ourselves, the answer may be 'No'.

That removes the guilt and shame that we place on ourselves when confronted with these situations. Once we decide that it's not true, then we can find solutions to manage the situation.

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Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Heather, You make a very good point. I certainly bought into that myth the entire time. I should be handle to manage and not share our situation with others - although it was apparent.

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Heather Brebaugh's avatar

Hi Janice. Are you familiar with Byron Katie? She wrote "The Work", which is all about questioning beliefs that we have been told are true, but may not be. Her book helped me examine a lot of beliefs that had been ingrained in me over time. Very refreshing. 💚

PS - I love everything you are posting. You are making a difference for others.

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