Saying no

Thoughts of the Week

21 Oct

Written By Anika Drysdale

It’s so hard to say no to others

When you’re used to saying yes

Ignoring your own needs in life

You’ve never known the difference.

Waiting on the calls that came

Giving always of yourself

Yet when your needs were urgent

They didn’t come to help you.

Learning how to say no to others

Is not an easy thing to do for you

Believing that your needs are selfish

Pulls you back into that room.

The no you have inside yourself

Is valid through and through

Not needing an excuse to be

The answer you have given.

2025

Anika Drysdale

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Saying no

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