FIRST Show up for YOURSELF
Be aware that the most valuable things are your time and energy, as both are limited. When you realize this, the most important thing you can do for yourself and everyone around you is to protect your energy more than anything else. This can be very challenging at first. However, it will also be an essential thing to have peace. I know your instinct is to do everything to gain appreciation, but that impulse can steal your time, energy, and mental and physical health. Stop having conversations with people who don't want to change. Stop showing up for people who have no interest in your presence. Not everyone will be ready to be with you when you start fighting for...