I’d been making myself miserable, working around the clock in search of love via earning praise, instead of opening myself up to share time and receive affection. Which meant I’d essentially created a lifestyle that had kept me away from the things I wanted most. I’d never even adopted a dog because I was too busy to take on a new responsibility. More irony. Because the dog would’ve cheerfully given me its time and affection, if I’d made room for it. I was willing to bet my family would have as well. Round and round I’d spun, working to earn compliments and thanks. Believing that would make me
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