Speak what you want into existence. Establish and maintain your boundaries with vigilance. It is no ones responsibility but our own to declare what it is we want, and to maintain those boundaries. It is our job, our most important one, to take care of ourselves.
Tag: empowering
Let’s Play
Friend, at some point in time we are taught to care what others think of us. Do you remember your silly childhood antics? The way you would play without care or constraint? I do. I have fond memories of rollerskating up and down my driveway with the lyrics of Milli Vanilli's 'Blame it on the… Continue reading Let’s Play
Voicing Consent
*Trigger Warning* Friend, I am going to talk to you about something that is hard. I want to shirk from this, but know that the hard things need to be discussed.
Layaway
We can allow ourselves to be put on layaway every time we accept the smaller payments, or the crumbs, with the hope that eventually there will be some sort of pay off for your patience, love, kindness and understanding.
Two Things
So often, friend, we find ourselves as women doing one of two things. We elevate. We look at the woman next to us and wish that we looked like her, or that we had the things that she does, or we desire to live the life she's leading. We look at this woman and feel… Continue reading Two Things
About Time
Friend, you have your own timeline, and that timeline is perfect. You will bloom when you're ready, and you'll be beautiful.
Invisible
You give so much of yourself, friend. It's just how you love, I know. I also know that, while you ask for nothing in return, you long to be seen. To have the things you do recognized and appreciated. For YOU to be seen recognized, and appreciated. Sometimes we forget to see one another. It… Continue reading Invisible
Not Good Enough
You friend, are always good enough... you are more than good enough.
A Lesson, Not a Soul Mate
You have to see it for what it is. They're a lesson, not a soul mate.
The Hard Work
We will be broken, hurt, disappointed, and abandoned... and, friend, this isn't a terrible fate. This may sound confusing to you. Why would suffering be good, you wonder?
