"your trauma made you stronger". NO.. my trauma made me traumatized. it gave me health issues. it made me lose my appetite. it made me weak. it gave me anxiety & fear. and it gave me feelings i've never wanted. its ME who gathered enough courage & made myself stronger again.

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Don't ever catch yourself begging someone to stick around. It's just not worth it. Instead, be the kind of a person who puts enough efforts but also who can simply open the door, smile, and let them go. It sounds tough. and honestly, it is. It's about swallowing those thorns in your throat and understanding that if they're meant to leave, holding them back isn't going to do either of you any favors.
This isn't about being cold or indifferent. It's about self-respect. It's acknowledging that you're solid enough on your own, that you don't need to cling to someone who's already halfway out the door. Your worth isn't tied to someone else's presence in your life. So, if the moment comes when they decide to step out, let them. It doesn't mean you're giving up; it means you're strong enough to let go. And in that moment of letting go, you're not just holding the door open for them; you're also opening up a new one for yourself -one that leads to opportunities and connections with people who really want to stay. No begging required.

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i have a terrible habit of leaving things unsaid just for the sake of peace.

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hug them until they forget how terrified they are of everything wrong in their life.

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f-ck your beauty standards. for me, somebody looking at me with love in their eyes is one of the most beautiful things ever.

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idk why i laughed--

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i'm unsure which pain is worse; the shock of what happened or the ache for what never will

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i may not have
amazing victories.
but i can surprise you
with defeats i came out of alive.

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be cautious with what you share; not everyone you come across cares for you. it's important to remember that while openness can build bridges, it can also leave you vulnerable. choose wisely who you trust with your thoughts and feelings.

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my toxic trait is -- i know how to love but I don't know how to believe that i'm being loved

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when God sends you the right person, you'll know. they won't come into your life with drama, confusion or stress but with peace, assurance & love. they will look at your soul, not your flaws. you'll feel safe & familiar. hold on to them when they come

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and I'll walk forever with the stories inside me that ppl I loved the most will never get to hear

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Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.

Stay focused, stay consistent.

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If they haven't texted u or called by now, it's time to let it go. Actions speak louder than words, & their silence tells u everything u need to know. Don't wait around for someone who doesn't care enough to make an effort. Invest ur energy in the ppl who show up for u when you need them the most & make u feel appreciated and assured. Be with ppl who value you.

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out of respect, pls stop telling me about the people that i no longer communicate & had already cut ties with. i hardly care about their life anymore. it's none of my concern and i'm out of it

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you'll have to start over & over again until you win. cause no battle has ever been won by people who ran away.

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& you'll always be too much for some ppl. too kind. too sensitive. too friendly. too giving. too hopeful. too positive. too passionate. too insecure. too afraid. too caring. too shy. too much of this and too much of that. too much of every single thing that makes you the person that you are. don't change urself cause you are 'too much' for the ppl who are 'too little'. just remember that your feelings will make no sense to the ppl who are shallow. to the ppl who put boundaries where there should be none.

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