Since I was little, I thought my worth had to be earned.

At a young age, I learnt that I had to fight for my place, prove my value, and give more than I had—just to be chosen.

At the time, I didn’t see or even understand the cost. But looking back, those old ways of being were quietly taking my peace away, draining my energy, and leaving me with a deep emptiness I couldn’t explain.

The Hidden Cost of Chasing Love and Approval

I put what mattered most to me on the back burner—my kids, my care...