Maturing is realizing they never burned witches. They burned midwives, healers, herbalists, and knowledgeable women.
Women who understood medicine, nature, and their own autonomy. Women whose knowledge threatened patriarchal control. The "witch hunts" were never about magic, they were about silencing women who couldn't be controlled.
Children are NOT required to be grateful for things that parents are supposed to do. “I fed you, I put clothes on your back” you had to babe or you’d go to prison 😭
When I first got married, I called my mom to complain about some argument my husband and I were having. My mom stopped me right there and said, "unless you are in danger, dont ever let anyone into your marriage, not even me". Its was the best advice I could've ever received as a young wife. It allowed me to take my concerns directly to my husband, think thru how I really feel without someone projecting themselves on me. Gatekeep the marriage.
I just found out that talking to yourself & making up scenarios in your head is sign of mental illness…. Baby I be acting out interviews, acceptance speeches etc. I’m too far GONE
The best relationship tip for men is to just treat your girl like she's actually a child. It heals a part of women in the best way that nothing else will. Be gentle with her, speak kindly to her, baby her, treat her like she's the most precious thing in the world. The response you get back from her in doing so will be well worth it.
@omgsidewalks Safe love allows her inner child to finally rest. When she feels truly cherished and protected, she can let go of her guard. That softness is a gift that only grows when it is met with kindness and consistent care.
my therapist advised, "learn to calm your own storm instead of venting to others. it may feel therapeutic to let it all out, but you reinforce negative thoughts. it’s no one’s job but yours to pull yourself out of your problems. journal, meditate, exercise,and release." felt that
Date to marry.
Skin to skin.
Slow kisses.
Gentle love.
Love over lust.
Late night conversation.
Head scratches.
Eye contact. Aftercare.
Reassurance.
Tight hugs.
Grabs me by my waist.
Not nonchalant.
Posts me. Puts me first.
Compliment galore. Good hygiene.
Respectful.
In this life, choose a CALM man. A man who will also be calm & generous with your heart, mood swings & insecurities. It's never just about the money >>
Broooo rewatching insecure can be so triggering lmaooo watching Issa and Lawrence SO HAPPY REKINDLING and here come condolaaaa with her I’m pregnant head ass lmao MY GIRL ISSA really handled things so well🤣🤣🤣🤏🏽🤏🏽🤏🏽 I literally went thru LIFEEEE WITH ISSA In my 20’s🤣 STG.
it can REALLY be you. Homelessness, deaťh, no job…… Literally anything unfortunate can happen in the blink of an eye, life is crazy like that. Always stay humble and be grateful.
“But you survived”
I disassociate, like a lot.
My heart drops when someone raises their voice.
I shut down very easily.
I'm far too observant.
I always feel like a burden.
I isolate often.
But yeah, sure, I guess I survived.