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Post by mymindseyedpea on Mar 1, 2025 21:28:23 GMT
As a child I was introduced this word early on.
And in the context it was used was a way that I felt be-littled in.
“Why can’t you be more responsible?”
And I think that blanketed the term for me ever since.
I’m like looking for the proper term of the word though. Those are usually hard for me to comprehend. I want to know what it means to you to be “responsible”
ETA: Typo on the “I’m like looking” part. I meant to type: “I’m not looking for the proper term”
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Post by peano on Mar 1, 2025 21:43:24 GMT
I see a lot of people being "responsible" when they do the daily things to make their lives function well. I see many fewer people being "responsible" when owning their mistakes and/or injuring others with their words and actions. I know this isn't a definition, but it's way more complicated than just doing the laundry.
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Post by Aheartfeltcard on Mar 1, 2025 22:08:08 GMT
I agree with @peano. Being responsible in my opinion is owning the choices that you make. If things go south due to a poor choice- owning that and making good on it is part of being responsible.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Mar 1, 2025 22:33:14 GMT
In my mind, being responsible means doing the right thing whether you want to or not. It means carrying your share and maybe others share if someone needs to step up. Things will get done if a responsible person is in charge.
It’s a heavy weight to carry sometimes.
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Post by BSnyder on Mar 1, 2025 22:46:54 GMT
Taking ownership of your actions, be they good or bad. But also, when actions affect those around you in a negative way, stepping up to fix it or somehow make reparations in addition to the recognition of being irresponsible.
Being responsible also means that people can count on you to do what you say you will do. Responsibility embodies trust and follow through.
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Post by lisae on Mar 2, 2025 2:03:36 GMT
I think being responsible means doing what you say you are going to do. Other people can depend on you. Self-reliance is also important to responsible people. It doesn't mean you don't ask for help or depend on others but if you can do something yourself, you do.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 2, 2025 2:29:43 GMT
I think it means taking care of myself. It means honoring my commitments, being honest, and doing what I know is right.
Unfortunately, as a child, I was taught I had to be responsible for others before myself. That meant I never put myself first, I would take on others problems as if I were responsible. You know the saying "put on your own oxygen mask first"? I always felt like I didn't have an oxygen mask, because I was expected to provide it to others. It's a hard lesson to unlearn. Through therapy, I have learned to set boundaries and put myself first.
I still take care of my elderly mom, for example, but place limits on that.
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