“No, it’s time we set some boundaries.”
I’ve always wanted to rewrite the ending to The Giving Tree, on behalf of the tree and for myself. It’s okay to give. Sometimes, it’s okay to sacrifice. But allowing others to damage us for the sake of their comfort or convenience is unhealthy. In a healthy relationship, no one should be expected to give to the point of long term damage. It’s okay to set boundaries and take care of ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.
(I have forgotten where I found this cartoon, so feel free to let me know.)
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July 8, 2020 at 10:28 am
Reblogged this on Loving Me, Too and commented:
From my other blog…..
July 8, 2020 at 10:31 am
Sadly I’m more of the tree. Sigh! Haha
July 8, 2020 at 5:37 pm
Save something for yourself! 🙂
July 8, 2020 at 10:46 am
I wish I could be the tree!
July 8, 2020 at 5:39 pm
I think I’ve tried. These days, I’m looking for balance.
July 8, 2020 at 11:20 am
Nice!
July 8, 2020 at 7:28 pm
Thank you, Dave. 🙂
July 8, 2020 at 12:45 pm
The hardest word to say often seems to be “no”.
July 8, 2020 at 8:20 pm
I agree. I’ve gotten better at it, but it’s still hard.
July 8, 2020 at 1:27 pm
This has always been one of Mary’s bugaboos, that the kid keeps taking and the tree keeps giving until he has nothing more to give, and “the tree was happy.” I’ll share it with her.
July 8, 2020 at 8:23 pm
It is a very anthropocentric conclusion that the tree would be happy. I know it’s supposed to be a metaphor, but it’s just not healthy. Maybe someone should write a whole new version where fruit and a few tree limbs are harvested, but the tree stays alive and well. I’m glad to know I’m not alone in this.
July 8, 2020 at 10:07 pm
A perfectly wise share JoAnna!
July 9, 2020 at 5:59 pm
Thank you!
July 9, 2020 at 11:25 am
Very sweet.
July 9, 2020 at 9:24 pm
Thank you!
July 9, 2020 at 12:55 pm
Great message
July 9, 2020 at 9:25 pm
Thank you! I’m finally learning it.
July 10, 2020 at 6:37 am
This message is so, so, SO important. Thank you! 💖 🙂
July 11, 2020 at 12:44 am
You’re very welcome! I need reminders sometimes. 🙂 ❤
July 11, 2020 at 5:48 am
Same here 🙂 🙂 ❤
July 10, 2020 at 9:03 am
I’m not sure how I feel about The Giving Tree as a children’s book. Do children comprehend the complex adult lesson there? Or is it adult me feeling there is a complex message? Anyway, yeah, Tree. Learn to say no! If you haven’t already, you should link this one for Thursday Tree Love too. It is after all, about tree [self] love.
July 11, 2020 at 12:50 am
You make a good point about what children can understand or misunderstand with this much giving. Thanks for the idea of including it with Tree Love. 🙂
July 11, 2020 at 5:07 pm
You’re welcome!