I’m reading Dr. Woodhouse’s book, You’re not Broken: Break Free from Trauma and Reclaim Your Life, which was recommended to me–I’m not sure from where, but it sounded like something I needed to read.
This morning a quote struck me as important to healing and so I will share it with you:
Many people who have trauma have low self esteem. We cannot afford to be around people who lower it further. We cannot afford to be around people who drag us back and pull us down. We need to find ways to build our confidence and sense of self. Taking part in relationships that reflect the future we want will help us do this.
– Dr. Sarah Woodhouse, You’re Not Broken
It might come across as ‘get rid of all your friends’ but actually, I think it is a good reminder of that old saying that you are the sum of your five closest friends. Are they what you want to become? Are they willing to change with you, if you’re working on your own well being?
Food for thought on this rainy Monday.
The Bear View 
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