[cherylmn]

So I was thinking this morning on the way into work, how cruel would I be if I forced someone else to live the life I force upon myself? What I mean is, if I made someone eat until they were sick, and then shoved more food into them until they actually WERE sick, or yelled at them the way I yell at myself in my head, or tell them how stupid and worthless they are like I do to myself all the time, or point out every single physical flaw, or put them constantly under the microscope, would I not end up in jail for abuse? The only thing I do NOT do is to physically hit myself, but I certainly am doing plenty of abusive things all day & every day.

So, why is it that we think we have a right do these things to ourselves? We all know we do not have the right to act this way towards others, so why is it we put ourselves under different rules?

It just hit me this morning for some reason. I never thought of it in these terms & realized just how cruel I actually am to myself.

We all deserve respect. We would NEVER do this to someone else. Do something kind for YOU today.

I guess I'm feeling a little reflective this morning for some reason. Sending each of you who are struggling (and those of you awesome women who have it together today!) big cyber hugs...

[Number8]

If it were possible social services would take you away from you...
You definitely need major self hugs!

[NebraskaLady]

I never thought of it like this before, but you are SO right!!!!

[EvilGidget]

What a WISE woman you are... never thought of it that way... but so true!

[beerab]

I think we are our own worst critics.

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by beerab

I think we are our own worst critics.

Agreed. I always see flaws about
myself that no one else sees. I'm
pretty sure most of us are wired
that way.

Thank you, Cherylmn. That was
very encouraging and such an
eye-opener.

[ADelish]

**Hugs**

[GreenTeaYum]

Very very true. I would not be nearly as mean to anyone else as I am to myself. I don't even THINK the horrible things about other people that I think about myself.

A very nice way to put it into perspective. Thank you.