00:00Dear Mom and Sis, I want you to know that when I am standing up for myself, setting boundaries or asking for respect, it is not because I am selfish or narcissistic.
00:14It comes from a place of deep care, care for my well-being, my peace and my growth.
00:20I wish you could see that my need for space or honesty is not a rejection of you, but a way for me to be whole and present with you.
00:30Sometimes I feel misunderstood, like my efforts to be authentic are met with judgment instead of love.
00:38It hurts when I am labeled in ways that don't reflect who I truly am.
00:43I am learning to love myself, including my sensitivity, my strengths and my imperfections.
00:51I hope one day you can witness that growth with kindness, without fear or misunderstanding.
00:58I am not perfect. I make mistakes.
01:01But I am trying, trying to be true to myself and to our family.
01:07All I want is to be seen, heard and loved for who I really am.
01:12With love, your daughter and sister.
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