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Anama Gómez
August 30, 2024
Hey, Ana's Time Club Fam! 💌
I wanted to share a story that really struck a chord with me last weeks. I stumbled upon a video of a young guy who bravely recounted his summer vacation in Turkey. He met someone he really clicked with, but then, things took a turn. He realized that this new friend was hiding him—literally. In public, the guy would change his behavior or ignore him entirely when they were in crowded places. He was ashamed to be seen with him, so he took him down less-traveled paths and to unremarkable spots. It took him back to when he was 17, always having to hide who he was, never being able to fully enjoy a relationship because it all had to be kept in the shadows.
He made a tough but empowering decision to walk away. Because the truth is, we all deserve to love freely and be loved openly. We deserve someone who is proud to have us by their side, not someone who hides us. It's not just about romantic love, but about the kind of relationships we choose to nurture in our lives. We should never settle for anything or anyone that makes us feel less than we are.
And that’s my message to you today: Don’t be afraid to walk away from any relationship that makes you feel hidden, unworthy, or ashamed. You’ve worked too hard to find and love yourself, to accept who you are. The least you deserve is someone who feels the same, who is ready to walk proudly with you, not just behind closed doors.
Reflection Time:Let's take a moment to reflect on our own lives. Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt like you were being hidden or diminished? It’s important to recognize these feelings and understand the other person’s perspective—everyone is on their own journey. However, the commitments we’ve made to ourselves, those agreements to value and honor who we are, must come first.
It's not about blaming the other person; it’s about understanding where they are in their process. But remember, you are deserving of a love that doesn’t need to be hidden. More than anything, you owe it to yourself to respect those boundaries you’ve set. After all, self-love is the foundation for any other kind of love. So, while it’s essential to empathize with others, never lose sight of your worth. Embrace those agreements you’ve made with yourself—they are your compass.