27/07/2026
There was a time in my life when I believed that if I celebrated people, they would celebrate me too.
I showed up for others, supported their dreams, remembered their special moments, and genuinely celebrated their successes.
I thought that was how relationships worked.
But life taught me something different.
One of the hardest things I've had to unlearn is the expectation that the love, support, and loyalty I give will always come back in the same way.
At first, it hurt.
I questioned myself. I wondered if I had done something wrong.
But with time, I realised that not everyone has the same heart, the same priorities, or the same capacity to give.
I've learned that I shouldn't stop being kind because others aren't.
I shouldn't stop celebrating people because they don't celebrate me.
Instead, I had to stop tying my value to how others respond to me.
Now, I choose to celebrate people because it reflects who I am, not because I'm expecting applause in return.
I've also learned to protect my peace, invest in relationships that are mutual, and accept that not everyone is meant to walk every season of life with me.
Unlearning this wasn't easy, but it brought me freedom.
It taught me that my worth isn't measured by who claps for me, remembers me, or stands with me.
My worth is already established.
Sometimes, growth isn't about learning to do more.
It's about unlearning expectations that keep us disappointed and embracing the peace that comes with accepting people for who they are.