EDS Awareness day 21

Day 21 – Make a Promise to Yourself

A couple years ago I asked my friend if she wanted to go for tea. She replied that she couldnt because she had to paint her nails. A bit taken aback, I reminded her that she could paint her nails anytime reiterating to her that we should definately go out! Yet again she told me no and stuck by her original plans, so I said ok maybe another time. I really didnt understand why painting her nails was so important to her. I tried to let it go but I just couldnt, something just kept nagging at me to ask her what the big deal was.

If your anything like me you will understand the overthinking that ensues when your thrown for a loop. I could just not shake why she would refuse a tea date. Did I say something or do something that upset her? Had I been a bad friend? Honestly t was driving me absolutely nuts!

I had to know! I just couldnt take it anymore. No matter how hard whatever I had done was going to be hard to hear, I had to go to her and finally ask what I did. She told me about how easy it was to follow through on things for other people. However when it came time to do something for herself she often just didnt. She would spend all her time and energy on work or school, then she would spend time helping family or friends with one thing or another and then at the very end of the day when all was said and done She had no time or energy left for herself. This really frustrated her and one day she decided to promise herself that each day she would do one thing for herself. A promise that could not be broken. If you cant trust yourself who can you trust.

This interaction really spoke to me. I did the same thing! I give and give and give and at the end of the day, I also had nothing left to give. At that moment I was so proud of her for telling me no. I now understood that it must have been hard for her to say no but she was doing what was best for her. I was inspired!

One little thing each day. Just for me. A promise I wouldnt break. I can do it and so can you! What promise will you make to yourself today? Take a step towards self-love and share with us on our Facebook group what promise you made for you. 

Today I promise myself I will watch the black and white stripes lit up on the Toronto CN tower to spread awareness about Ehlers Danlos Society. 

I see you…

I hear you…

And I am so glad you are here ❤️

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