SELF RESPECT OVER EVERYTHING.
In my 20's, I let a lot of shit slide. I put everyone and everything before myself. At 21, I gained this obsession with trying to make certain people like me. Which lead to me doing the most to seek validation from these people. When I didn't receive it, it would cripple me. I would question my self worth, I would question everything about myself, I would question my existence. I was self sabotaging almost daily. "WTF was I thinking" now comes to my head 10 years later. Yes, it took me 10 years to realize, I was worthy of receiving RESPECT. I wish I could go back and tell that younger version of Rachel that it's okay if she's quiet and shy. It's okay if she can't carry intellectual conversations but that doesn't make her the dumbest person in the room. It's okay to make mistakes. It's okay that she dropped out of college. It's okay to be misunderstood. It's okay if people don't like you. It's okay to exist as RACHEL.
So if you're in the room, with someone who makes you feel like shit, and goes out of their way to disrespect you, learn how to remove yourself from the table. Nobody has the right to make you feel less than. RESPECT who you are in this very moment because she is a part of your evolution. Lastly, always show RESPECT, but walk away when the RESPECT is no longer being served.
Much love,
Rachel
This was exactly me in my 20’s. Everything you say is 100% what so many of us go thru.
Thank you I needed to hear this.
I needed to see this 👏❤️🖤❤️🖤
I just wanted to say thank you. I’m reading this at a point where I feel like shit, but know that I am finally walking away from a situation that was not bringing me joy. Your words are really helping me validate my decision and giving me the constant nudge forward that I’m needing at the moment. So THANK YOU!
I can relate so much to this, I fucked up so many times and I wish I could go back in time and think the way I do now. But hey, everything happens for a reason right. I also dropped out of college, I also put others before myself. Now at 30, I ain’t letting nobody step on me or tell me I can’t do anything. It’s ME, MYSELF, & I. Cuidate mija, you are bonita.
Love ,
Lala
This message here hits hard and hits home. I respect what you’re doing and thank God we have been blessed with great wisdom in our 30’s. God bless your store, work, and you.
Wow!! Is it just me, or all Rachel’s feel this was there life? My name also is Rachel(with el not ael)I thought I was reading my life story.
Hi Rachel! I can definitely relate to this. I am in a firm believer in your vibe attracting your tribe so self respect falls into this. You gotta stand up for yourself and let go of things and people who aren’t serving you. People treat you the way you allow them to treat you. Like you, I learned not to accept treatment I do not deserve and to let go of anything that isn’t serving me as an act of self love and self respect! I love what you are doing with your brand.
Sending Love and positive vibes from a fellow Latina,
Kat
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