Julia Sheehy

“You correct an error by bringing truth to it.”
― Wayne W. Dyer, There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem

“You make yourself and others suffer just as much when you take offense as when you give offense.”
― Ken Keyes Jr.

“I've had too many experiences in my life of being the first woman in some damned occupation.”
― James Tiptree Jr.

“Which unfortunately can then generalize to “I’m a burden to everyone.” We can create long-standing beliefs about others and our- selves because of one interpretation. We end up not wanting to risk being disappointed or hurt, and we don’t want to feel rejected if we reach out for help. As adults, we then take things personally rather than remind ourselves that others’ availability or unavailability to help is not about us. Don’t make up a story about it; just ask someone else. Ask until you get the help you need and deserve.”
― Sarah Michaud PsyD, Co-Crazy: One Psychologist's Recovery from Codependency and Addiction: A Memoir and Roadmap to Freedom