Reframe on family

 

6. Shift your mindset from “love/approval” to “respect”

  • You can stop chasing love or approval from people who consistently refuse to give it.

  • Focus on getting respect for your boundaries, your choices, your time, and your efforts.

  • Respect is measurable and actionable; love from them is unpredictable and conditional—so focusing on respect protects you.


7. Reframe “celebration” of your brother

  • Every time you see him being celebrated, practice reframing:

    • “This is about their values, not my worth.”

    • “I am building my life on my own terms; their celebrations don’t erase my achievements.”

  • You’re moving toward internal validation, which is the strongest kind.


💡 Bottom line: You don’t need their love or approval to thrive. Wanting it is normal, but acting like you need it keeps you stuck. Strength comes from celebrating your own life, protecting your boundaries, and seeing your wins clearly.



💡 Summary Mantra:

“I honor my life. I protect my energy. Their behavior is not my responsibility. I am building my own wins and celebrating them.”

This shield + compass framework lets you acknowledge feelings without getting pulled into old family patterns, and keeps your focus on what truly matters: your life and your son.

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