You can't just switch off your feelings because the other person did.
Feelings are self-justifying, with a set of perceptions and "proofs" all their own.
Part of growing up is learning to live with your emotions; today’s shortcut is to believe whatever your feelings are, they’re justified.
I want people to know that it's OK to have feelings; it's OK to be vulnerable. That no matter where they live around the world, teenagers all go through the same things.
When our children see us expressing our emotions, they can learn that their own feelings are natural and permissible, can be expressed, and can be talked about. That's an important thing for our children to learn.
There's nothing wrong with having a bad day. Let yourself feel those emotions because every emotion is validated.
There's nobody on this earth who can tell you that what you're feeling is wrong. They can tell you it's different to what they're feeling.
Your feelings are validated by the fact that you're feeling them.
I am a post-mastectomy woman who believes our feelings need voice in order to be recognized, respected, and of use.
I would never try to invalidate someone's opinion of something or the feelings something makes them feel.
It is important to acknowledge all your feelings and not beat yourself up for having them. Your feelings are not good or bad, they just are.
