Validation doesn’t come from someone else’s apology. It comes from within you, rooted in your own experience and emotions. Your feelings are yours to own, not something to be held hostage by another person’s acknowledgment or understanding.
For a long time, I thought I needed apologies to make sense of my emotions—to feel seen, heard, or justified. But healing taught me otherwise. I learned that needing someone else to validate my feelings only gave away my power. The truth is, how you feel is valid, no matter who sees it or understands it.
That doesn’t mean you reject the beauty of a heartfelt apology or the humility it shows. When someone takes responsibility and seeks to understand your pain, it reflects their growth, and gratitude for such moments is natural. But even without that apology, your journey remains intact. Their inability to see or validate doesn’t diminish who you are.
Often, people avoid acknowledging pain because it forces them to confront their own wounds or imperfections. Understanding this helps me release anger and not take it personally. It’s their journey, their level of awareness—not a reflection of my worth.
The power lies in not waiting. Time is precious, and waiting for someone else to act can steal moments you’ll never get back. Walk your path. Heal for yourself. The rewards of self-validation are freedom, clarity, and strength.
Easier said than done, yes, but the journey inward is worth it. Because when you stop waiting, you reclaim your power.
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