When receiving love no longer feels like a risk… When attention doesn’t trigger panic… When praise doesn’t have to be earned… That’s when you stop hustling for worthiness, giving to be seen and valued and you start living from love and safety.

You know that awkward moment when someone gives you a compliment and you deflect it like a tennis ball? Or when help is offered and you feel like you should say yes—but instead, you smile and say, “I’m fine”? .........