It’s funny to me how so many see my worth only after I have thrown my hands up and walked away.

After years of mistreatment, lies, and manipulated behavior I finally gained the strength and courage to set and stick to boundaries. Only then have their eyes finally opened and they see all that I sacrificed for them.

I tend to lead with love. I guess you could say it is partly because of the people-pleasing traits that were beaten into me while I was young, but more than that it is because I have always lived and loved by the life code “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

-Jesus of Nazareth

I enjoy helping others. I enjoy listening to and talking through problems and helping them find resolutions.

I enjoy sharing their burdens and walking the path of life with those who mean the world to me. I don’t however enjoy being taken for granted or abused.

I am far from perfect. I am on a constant journey of self-discovery to become the best version of myself as I possibly can in this life. I, like many others, have bad days. There are days when I doubt myself, my actions, and my worth. I am no longer striving for perfection. I am striving for self-acceptance and inner peace.

It’s taken me a long time to learn how to stand up for myself. To feel comfortable doing it. To not feel anxiety or guilt for saying no. Truthfully, I am still a work in progress, but I am proud of who I am becoming.

I am in search of love. A type of love that is unconditional. A hand and heart to hold through the trials and tribulations of this life. Laughter that makes my sides hurt. Unwavering acceptance for the sometimes messy but endlessly loving person I am: my flaws and all—someone I can make promises to.

Take the time to dig deep and find the peace within yourself. People are messy. We are all navigating this life day by day, some are hanging on minute by minute. Lend a hand, an ear, a hug. Make another human being feel wanted, needed, and safe. Your positive impact will change a life.

Remember that your voice matters. Your thoughts, ideas, and feelings matter. You deserve to be loved wholly and unconditionally, no matter how many bad days you may stumble through.

Always lead with love 💛

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