Mind reading is NOT my super power!

I tend to over-explain and over-share.  Not because I like the sound of my voice but to be sure in my own mind that I have been as clear and forthright as possible which has roots in porous boundaries (but that’s a whole other topic for another blog!) 

I have learnt however that this strategy doesn’t work with those who are committed to misunderstanding me or who simply don’t know how to hear my truth without feeling attacked or the need to ‘fix’ things even though I haven’t asked for help.

While I do my best to pay attention to, and remember, what people say and do not say, some things slip me or go over my head and sometimes I forget or simply get things wrong.  I am willing to own my mistakes, that’s all I can do in my effort to make things right.

However, I don't read minds and have never been able to do so.  I can’t fix what I don’t know is wrong.  I can’t apologise for a hurt I didn’t know that I caused.  And it is not my responsibility to assume that I know what has happened. These truths are true for you too.