Expressed Needs 🫶🏻

It took me a long time to learn how to say what I needed without my voice trembling. I used to rehearse my words in my head over and over, then say nothing at all. I’d sit quietly during conversations, my heart heavy with unspoken needs. I remember one night after an argument, I cried alone in my room, wishing they would just know what was wrong. I thought if I stayed easy and low-maintenance, I’d be easier to love. But all that silence just made me feel invisible. Now I try to speak with a kind but steady voice. I say things like, “I felt anxious when you didn’t reply,” or “I need more warmth when we talk.” The first few times I said things like that, I cried afterward, scared I had pushed them away. But slowly I began to feel proud of myself. It felt like I was finally standing beside the version of me I kept buried. The one who deserves to be seen and heard. It still takes courage, but I’ve realized asking for what you need is one of the bravest things you can do! ^^ #SelfRespect #Communication

• Communication
• Vulnerability