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Walking Through the Doorway of Self Compassion

Abby Dougherty
Dec 29, 2024

I give myself permission to feel, to heal, and to grow. I honor my journey, knowing that I am worthy of kindness — especially my own.

It’s okay to feel tired; I honor my need for rest.

My value isn’t determined by my productivity.

I am worthy of love, beginning with my own.

I walk through the door and begin again.

I honor my need for stillness and embrace the calm within me.

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Abby Dougherty
Abby Dougherty

Written by Abby Dougherty

Abby Dougherty, PhD, loves to learn, and produce scholarship on relational-cultural theory, virtual reality, AI, and using mindfulness in counselor education.

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