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Life Goes On: Why You Should Put Yourself and Those Who Give You Life First —
We experience pain, emotions, and feelings, which shape us over time. At first, we might feel that these moments define us. But as we grow older; we begin to see life in a different way. We understand that life is not about wasting time, energy, or emotions on those who may not genuinely care about us. On the contrary, we should learn to put our own happiness first.
Giving love and attention to others occupies so much of our time that we often forget those who gave us life. Our parents. When we couldn’t take care of ourselves, they were the only ones who took care of us. They loved us no matter what and taught us lessons that are still helpful to this day.
As we age, we frequently lose sight of this, which is truly unfortunate. The trivialities of life often overshadow those who accompany us through storms and fair weather as we pursue external goals and relationships. “We may forget how much they loved and cared for us”...
