As you heal, you see yourself more realistically. You accept that you are a person with strengths and weaknesses. You make the changes you can in your life and let go of the things that arent in your power to change. You learn that every part of you is valuable. And you realize that all of your thoughts and feelings are important, even when theyre painful or difficult.
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