Emotional Awareness & Empathy

One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned is that not everyone is capable of empathy. Some people go through life so focused on being “right” that they lose sight of what really matters- kindness, understanding, and emotional connection.

It’s exhausting when you try to communicate how someone’s words or actions make you feel, only for them to turn it around or dismiss it completely. When compassion is replaced by defensiveness, conversations stop being about healing and start being about control.

I’ve realized I can’t teach empathy to someone who chooses not to feel it. What I can do is protect my peace, speak my truth calmly, and stop seeking validation from those who can’t offer it. My emotions are valid, even if someone else refuses to acknowledge them.

Growth happens when you stop trying to make someone see your worth and start surrounding yourself with people who already do.

You don’t need permission to honor your emotions- only the courage to listen to them.

Finish this sentence in your journal: “Even if no one else acknowledges this, my feeling are valid because….”