WHO MAKES YOU FEEL OTHERWISE

You don’t need anyone’s affection or approval
In order to be good enough.

When someone rejects or abandons or judges you,
It isn’t actually about you.

It’s about them and their own insecurities,
Limitations, and needs, and
You don’t have to internalize that.

Your worth isn’t contingent upon
other people’s acceptance of you….
It’s something inherent.

You exist, and therefore, you matter.
You’re allowed to voice your thoughts and feelings.
You’re allowed to assert your needs and take up space.
You’re allowed to hold onto the truth
That who you are is exactly enough.

And you’re allowed to remove anyone from your life
WHO MAKES YOU FEEL OTHERWISE.

You don’t ever have to feel guilty about removing
Toxic people from your lie.

You don’t have to make room for people
Who cause you pain or make you feel small.

Sometimes, you don’t realize your own strength
until someone tries to take.