🤗 How to sound less blamey

I feel abandoned.

If you find yourself saying something like that, try to help yourself be heard more compassionately by saying instead:

I feel terrified.

I feel hurt.

I feel bewildered.

I feel sad.

I feel frightened.

I feel lonely.

And here are some needs you could ask for:

I need nurturing.

I need connection.

I need belonging.

I need support.

I need caring.