As I listened, I discovered a new sense of worth, realizing I didn’t need anyone’s validation to feel whole. Giving myself permission

Every slight obstacle, one after the other, has come knocking on my door. Yet with each one, I’ve noticed something remarkable—I didn’t get angry. I didn’t panic. I approached them with calm, rationality, and objectivity. And with that realization, I thought, "Wow, I am no longer the same person I used to be."