By Sarah Moussa
My sweet children,
If those you've surrounded yourself with don't build you up when you're with them or when you leave the table, they're not your tribe.
If they don't cheer loudly for you when you find success or cry with you when you've lost, they're not your tribe.
If you have to change who you are to be accepted, invited or included, they're not your tribe.
If they make you question your worth, tear you down or make you feel defeated, they're not your tribe.
Who you surround yourself with matters. They become part of you. You might start to act like them, think like them, behave like them or view life through their lens.
Don't give up on who you are.
Don't become a byproduct of someone else.
Don't dim your light so they can shine brighter.
Don't leave yourself behind.
Keep being YOU. Keep doing what you love. Your tribe will find you. Even one good friend is far better than a bunch of fake friends.
Don't settle for less than you deserve. Surround yourself with those who shine as brightly as you do. 💜💜💜
Raising Teens Today
