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Why You Don't Trust Your Own Decisions (And How to Start Again)

💜 Recovery Reminder Self trust isn't believing you'll always make the right decision. It's believing you'll be okay even if you don't. Introduction Have you ever spent days, or even weeks, trying to make one decision? You make a list of pros and cons. You imagine every possible outcome. You replay conversations in your head. You wait for a moment when you finally feel "sure." But it never comes. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many women in recovery struggle to trust their own judgment. We assume everyone else has the answers while we continue searching for certainty. The truth is, certainty is rarely available. Learning to trust yourself isn't about making perfect decisions. It's about believing you can handle whatever happens next. Why You Stop Trusting Yourself Self trust usually isn't lost overnight. It develops gradually through life experiences. Maybe you grew up believing adults always knew best. Maybe you were cr...