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My Caregiver Rarely… So, I…

Courtney J. Burg
August 25, 2020

We must look to our first relationships to heal. If you continue to feel stuck, confused or unhappy— its most likely because you are unconsciously acting from a caregiver wound.

My parents did the best they could. My father lost his parents at a young age, and my mother is the second oldest of eight. Both worked two jobs + busted their ass to get us name brand clothes from Goodwill + the quality Jiffy peanut butter brand for sandwiches. We never were hungry, never cold, never without a toothbrush or school binder. We had what we needed, or so I thought.

I spent a long time looking for ways to recreate the bonds I knew as a child. I chased after men that were unavailable, I tried to fix or save the ones who went astray. I wanted attention, even if it was for the wrong reasons. I performed + over achieved and was desperately begging for a home outside myself. All of my security came from who ever was “out there.” I played angry victim 90% of the time, until I realized that a lot of my pain was from self affliction.

I no longer chase relationships that bring me that old ache, that old high. I can accept + forgive the past, myself included, and can rely on relationships now that are safe, consistent + reciprocal. I’ve built a life I am proud of. One that has tools to remind me of my own worth + beauty. I no longer need to search outside for what I have found within. 🤍

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Courtney J. Burg

Mama of four. Writer. Saved by Jesus, boundaries + dry shampoo. ✨ Reminding women of their worth.

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