Why I Deprioritized Myself and What I Now Know About Boundaries
“If you do not have needs, you once did.” ~ Marshall Rosenberg
When I was born, my mother did not want me. In the northern part of India, there is still a very strong preference for having a male child. A female child is often seen as a burden because of the social and economic traditions of patriarchy.
Because of this initial rejection, I became highly sensitive to my parents’ inner worlds. In my deep longing to be loved and accepted, I mastered the subtle art of sensing their needs and feelings, becoming a natural caretaker.
I would come back …
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