Everyone has things in their past that shape them as a person. It wasn't until recently that I realized how much some of my past actions shape me as a person. There are some things that I do that may seem irrational to some but make sense to me. There have been times when I have felt that I needed to apologize for who I was and the way I acted. Based on past experiences, it was what I was supposed to do. I realize now that I should not ever have to apologize for who I am. So, who am I?
I am a woman who loves with all her heart. Some say I give it too freely, but I don't feel that I do.
I am a friend. If I call you friend, know that the title of friend come with me and all my quirks. I am there when you need me and I expect the same in return.
I expect honesty of those closest to me and I give honesty in return.
Respect is something that is earned. And I will be the first to tell you that there is no hard and fast rule to how earn respect from me.
Along with all of this comes trust. Trust is earned and given with the stipulation that if you break it, there will be no more.
I am a caregiver. I have a tendency to try to take care of the people I care for the most. It is something I have always done. It is something that I will always do.
I am someone who puts my own personal needs and wants to the side to make sure the people I care for are taken care of. This is hard for some to understand. But it is how I was raised.
I'm not saying that I don't struggle with these things, because I do, daily. I'm saying this is me and don't try to change me, just try to understand me.
Kat
