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Feeling resentful?
It seems like a mandatory part of care work. And life. And it's an awful way to feel.
Catherine Andrews had this to say:
"one of the biggest lessons I had to learn was that when I was feeling resentful, I had been trying to control a situation or not speaking up for my needs, and the resentment was merely a sign of me either not articulating wants, having silent expectations not met, or disappointment that my ways of trying to control the situation and outcome didnāt pan out.
Resentment is a POWERFUL clue that you are giving away your power, going into victim mode, and not stating your needs clearly.
Listen to your resentment. Respect it. It has something to tell you."
Which is hard to hear, no? But helpful.
It's not about blaming yourself for feeling resentful, it's about listening to yourself and respecting your needs.