I cannot stress enough how important it is to speak up for yourself when someone is crossing your boundaries or dismissing your feelings. You are your biggest advocate. No one else can read your mind or feel what you feel.
Please romanticize your life.
Take the pretty pictures.
Light the candle.
Read the book.
Go for the walk.
Dance to your favorite song.
Buy yourself the flowers.
Celebrate the small moments.
This is your life.
Live it softly.
Live it intentionally.
Live it beautifully.
Having solid friends matters. And I donโt mean the ones who just hype your pics or drop heart emojis. Iโm talking about the people who show up when things get awkward, heavy, and uncomfortable. The friends who donโt disappear when life gets messy, who sit with you through the rough moments, tell you the truth, and stay even when itโs not fun or convenient. Thatโs real friendship.