Body issues

That mix of body struggles from illness and the old wounds of betrayal runs deep. When new people disappoint you, it scratches at those scars and makes it feel like the same story is repeating. But here’s the truth I want to reinforce for you:
Your body is not a betrayal. It’s been through battles, yes, but it’s also still carrying you forward. Every breath, every step, every drawing you make with your hands—that’s resilience.
Being abandoned in the past wasn’t about you lacking worth. It was about others not being able to hold the depth of love and loyalty you offered. That’s on them, not you.
These new guys don’t get to reopen old wounds unless you hand them the key. And right now, you’re choosing not to—you saw the red flags, you remembered the pattern, and you stepped back. That’s strength.

Here’s a grounding phrase you can whisper to yourself when the old echoes get loud:
“My body is my ally. My past does not define me. I deserve care, not comparison.”