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You Don’t Owe Anyone Proof of Your Growth

There comes a moment in a woman’s life when someone says something about her that reveals more about  them  than her. A comment framed as concern. An opinion offered without invitation. A judgment spoken with confidence, as if proximity to your life grants authority over it. It doesn’t. Just because someone has known you for a long time does not mean they get access to your healing, your growth, or the lessons you’ve already learned privately. You Don’t Need Anyone’s Approval to Be Evolving You do not owe anyone a progress update on your life. You do not owe anyone an explanation of your choices or lack thereof. You do not owe anyone proof that you’ve grown in a way they can recognize or approve of. Growth is not a performance.  It does not exist for public consumption. Some of the deepest work happens quietly, without witnesses, without commentary, and without validation. What Growth Actually Looks Like in Real Life Growth does not always look impressive or obvious from ...