チェルシー・ルーズさんのインスタグラム写真 - (チェルシー・ルーズInstagram)「I am so thankful and humbled for what seems like pivotal time frame in my life; the last 5ish months or so I’ve really stepped forward with a wiser sense of confidence, owning myself and have maintained clear boundaries. These things haven’t always come without second guessing, anxiety and/or depression though. I’m often viewed as the ‘nice’ one who admittedly would drop whatever I’m doing to be there for people even if it’s never reciprocated. The one who has been easily silenced in fear of saying something wrong or offensive or simply because a fear of judgement got the best of me. The one who felt like I had to have something ‘impressive’ going on because I thought I needed validation and attention. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve softened (not just my body 😘) - it’s been a long long while since I’ve felt the need for validation based on my personal climbing. It hasn’t been so long since I’ve been silenced or dropped my needs to respond to someone else, knowing it would never be reciprocated. But the last 5ish months or so, like i said, something has changed. I find myself reserving my energy for those loved ones who actually show up and are in a healthy relationship me; one where we both give and we both can take when needed. But even more important, in my opinion, is the trust I’ve found within myself not to get silenced. I will stand up for what I know is to be the right thing to do. I do not tolerate manipulation and fear of being offensive or even judgement for doing the right thing like I would have previously. Getting older is liberating and it’s such a fun little journey of life. I see why people say “it only gets better” now. Because it really, truly does. Photo by @francoislebeau #shesendscollective #womxnclimbingcrew #sendit」2月24日 9時12分