Eu percebi que ninguém, nem mesmo minha mãe ou amigos mais próximos, sabe como eu sou de verdade dentro da minha cabeça, e a única pessoa que realmente sabe quem eu sou sou eu
“He has childhood trauma.” So do I.
“He’s under a lot of pressure at work.” So am I.
“He’s just overwhelmed.” Me too.
The only difference is that we excuse men’s behavior, and shame women for not carrying it.
one of the main reasons i’m so gentle with myself is cause i believe i’ve already experienced enough hardship in my life. i’ve already been mishandled and undervalued by others and myself at times. so i deserve more patience, forgiveness, and consideration at this point.
I’m at that weird age where every younger person I meet makes me realize how much l've aged, and every older person I meet makes me realize I'm still a baby.
The worst place to be is in the arms of a man who doesn't truly want you, yet still refuses to let you go. Loving someone who holds you hostage instead of setting you free is the loneliest kind of love.
wanting intimacy but refusing to participate in hookup culture because i'm only sexually attracted whenn i'm emotionally attached to someone is its own hell
Intimacy is about safety. The peace you feel in someone's presence. The ease in their voice even when you disagree. Someone's attentiveness when you are struggling. Their language when they speak about you. Someone's curiosity to learn you and the surrender when it comes to you