Have you "disappeared" in order to be in a relationship? Do you feel "selfish" considering your own needs and wants? Would you like to stand up for yourself AND still be in relationship? Is the phrase, "I matter, too," one you want to believe? If so, the time has come to create effective ways to move into relationship with Self and Others. The truth is that each of us matters equally. When we live from a place of mutual importance, we honor boundaries, make decisions for ourselves, and are responsible for the only person we can truly manage, our self.
We all need and deserve support. It can be hard to ask for help when feelings of inadequacy, shame, or fear of rejection surface. I have felt those things, too, and believe that, like teachers, they show up when we ache for something to be different. Are you ready?
I use family systems concepts to illuminate and improve relational patterns. When an individual, family or couple understands how to manage one's self and communicate effectively, they can reduce reactivity and anxiety and take clear stands. Please call to set up a 15 minute complimentary consultation because you matter, too.