"be strong"

[snugglekitty]

So, I've been thinking about what it means to be strong.

In my family, growing up, what was validated was mostly acting strong. Pretending to know everything, be capable of everything, and need nothing. That's a really terrible model. But I'm realizing that I haven't replaced it with a new model of my own.

For you, what does it mean to be strong? And how did you find out?

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things that make me feel strong:

[moominmolly.livejournal.com]

* I know that I can always reach into myself and find a little bit more when I need it. Sometimes, the only thing that gets me through a rough spot is knowing that I have deep reserves, set aside in case of emergency. (The hard part is remembering that afterwards, when I'm done drawing on myself, I need time alone and love/support from others.)

* Other people rely on me when they're not sure what to do. I feel strong when people listen to me because they want to.