my feelings do matter from now on.
Yes they do

AJ, so many of us have learned from a young age that our feelings didn't matter compared to those around us. This is a great reminder that not only do your feelings matter, but YOU matter. Just as much as anyone else. It sounds ridiculously obvious, but for many of us, it really isn't.
When I realized how much I ignored my own feelings and needs, I started listening to myself much more often. It has been surprisingly difficult to break the habit of ignoring myself!
This is an insight that can change your life. How can you build upon this realization going forward, aj?