I Want to Be Respected and Loved As I Am

Yes, I'm Looking ...

By: Josie06

Written on July 25th, 2008

I'm looking for love , acceptance, understanding, commitment, validation. I know that's a lot.

I'm looking to be respected for who I am and understood for who I am from all I met. Then I can move in to more permanent things like love and commitment and loyalty between two individuals. These emotions would validate who I am, who I know I am.

I'm not perfect. I am a work in progress. If I can receive respect and love I can grow and complete that 'work in progress' and become a full person, a whole person.

I wouldn't have to look over my shoulder or wonder what is awaiting me, cause with respect and love, understanding and commitment ... one can overcome all obstacles and grow and shine.

By: Josie06

Age: 56-60 , Female

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10 responses

Bound2likeit

Josie06...Grits4life....is right on the money! it all starts from the inside out! And when you do live from the inside out...you live your life with a wholeness and contentment! You become True to yourself and you radiate how authentic you are! Your uniqueness become very obvious! Your confident without being ego driven! You know what to value and whats really important for you to live a joyful life! People can see your heart through your eyes and that your not easily taken advantage of!

You don't have to impress anyone anymore...but rather impress upon them that they too can live from the inside out! You become the example!

wishing you all the best! Jim

Oct 20, 2011
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ssaylor1697

Im always looking for love ,and respect, and that my friend is sometimes hard to find. Im a good person, but for some reason, i never get the respect, or love back that i show other people. You sound like a wonderful person, and i hope you find what your looking for, faith gos a long ways. God bless you always.

May 30, 2011
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aproudwoman

i liked grits4life's comments.

Sep 5, 2010
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forceofnature

Well, I would like to say...I DO respect you. FOr the beautiful wonderful spirit you ARE!. I love the person who I have come to know, who is respectful of everyone she encounters here, who travels throught her day, encouraging us all.

You deserve all the respect you get here and MORE. You are wonderful Josie.

Sooo, it may be a small start, but you ARE RESPECTLY, loved, admired, and generally and I admire your willingness to to grow, to continue to be, that wonderful, fantastic, lovely and LOVING work in progress!

Nov 22, 2008
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Josie06

Yes, Coffeemate ... I'm looking and gaining from within too. A building block in my development.

Nov 20, 2008
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Josie06

G4E, you're amazing. Thank you.

Aug 22, 2008
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Grits4life

Begin by love , accepting, understanding, committing, validating within yourself. We all have to find these things in ourselves to see and accept them from others.

The wonderful thing about obtaining them within us first is that we then don't have to rely on someone else to give them to us.

Always remember God loves and accepts you just for being you with all the inperfections. Don't be afraid to be who you are on the inside. Bring that beauty out for the world to see.

Aug 22, 2008
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Josie06

You are so right my friend. One step at a time, one day at a time. I'll never be perfect ... and I could never feel like I was. Thanks for being on my journey pafl1950.

Aug 22, 2008
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Josie06

Oh, I'm reminded every day. A work in progress.

Aug 22, 2008
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mum8

Just remember no-one is perfect:)

Aug 22, 2008
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