y’all ever jus felt so stressed and blessed at the same time.. like your super overwhelmed and your life is hectic, but you know everything is gonna be okay. you just gotta see it thru
Gaslighting is when they always mess with your mind by blaming you for reacting to their toxic behaviour, but never discuss their disrespect that triggered you.
By 32 years old I could barely get out of bed.
I started blanking out during conversations. I had no memory. I dreamt about leaving the country and running away from my own life.
It took me years to understand what was actually going on:
I admire a man that can TALK. Actually intellectually articulate and express in such a manner tht I find myself constantly learning from him every time his mouth opens. This is one of my favorites bc I thoroughly enjoy listening & receiving wisdom so that I can template myself.
end of the day, if someone cares about you, they care about how their actions impact you and make you feel. that’s all you need to know about people if you want them in your life.
I prefer rejection over confusion. Reject me loud and clear, so I can know where I stand. It won’t decrease my self-love or worth, I’ve been alive long enough by now to know I love me for sure. I vibe with me.
you are NOT my friend if you know something I should be made aware of but don’t tell me. you are NOT my friend if you let anyone speak on my name to you PERIOD. you are NOT my friend if you’re running around telling my business like it’s yours to tell. you are NOT my friend if -
Do not beg anyone from either side of your child's family to be a part of their lives. They all know your babies exists. If they want to associate themselves with your child/children they will. If not, they won't. Wash your hands with them and let it be!!
one thing about me is that just because i address something doesn’t mean i’m tryna argue. i like to talk things out and i love clarity. we’re adults.. so communicate
When someone is intimated by you, they will often times try to control the narrative surrounding you through means of gossip. They watch, and wait for you to slip up that way they can tell others “see!” I told you something was off about them. When in reality all of us slip up.
You do not need to explain yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you. You do not need to explain yourself to people who are intentionally being nasty to you. You do not have to explain yourself to people who don’t see the world the same way as you do.