It is normal to feel obligated, and it can be a beautiful sign that you deeply care about the individuals from which these expectations arise. It is possible to respect the perspectives and advice of others AND live true to who we are. Yes, and. Yes, and.
Stop creating suffering where it needn’t be. Choose to let go of the past. Leave your mental continuum of “if only” to adopt “what if,” and abandon “what could have been” to realize “what can be.” You are incredible, & there is always more to come.
