Self Neglect Quotes

“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”
― Eleanor Brownn

“We are all the product of our past and have to live with our memories and personality they cannot be erased.”
― Jane Hersey, Full Circle

“As a child you received messages from your family to keep your mouth shut and remain invisible. You also learned to become invisible in order to protect yourself. You no longer need to be invisible to survive. If people do not notice you, they may not abuse you, but they also will not love you or attend to your needs. Make yourself and your needs known.”
― Beverly Engel, The Right to Innocence: Healing the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Therapeutic 7-Step Self-Help Program for Men and Women, Including How to Choose a Therapist and Find a Support Group

“The woman you’re becoming will cost you your authenticity ‘filter’ which has been the biggest reason for your self denial, self neglect, and self betrayal.”
― Lebo Grand