What to do when people refuse to acknowledge you've changed

Insecurities are addressed much more openly and unapologetically in the media this year compared to previous years. However, I feel the lack of acceptance that growth can occur, limits these conversations. Feeling encased in the boxes that are based on our 15-year-old selves and their mistakes and misjudgements, can lead to issues with acknowledging our own growth and development. Because as a society we place so much value in what other people think of us, this can lead to resentment of our past when we should be able to look back and thank past versions of ourselves for getting us to where we are today, the present.

I discuss the negative memories from our adolescent years and childhood and how they affect our adult lives. The damaging effect of people failing to acknowledge personal growth and change is a common theme in this podcast and the frustrations that arise with this. The issue being that by creating this environment where change is not accepted, we struggle to appreciate our growth and personal struggles.

 I also discuss how growth is never comfortable and taking off the rose tinted glasses and realising your shortcomings and toxic traits is a core and fundamental part of becoming self-aware because if you aren't aware of them, you will continue to repeat them - causing stress and strain on the relationships around you.
 
I will leave you with this: please let people change and acknowledge that comparing someone to the things they did when they were a child is not kind, fair, or necessary.