We’re all just trying to stay afloat. Living in a country that sells the American dream but beneath it, lies modern day slavery

Fightings wars and genocide, forced to be reminded of by social media - you can’t and shouldn’t ignore nor forget..

Healing our own traumas, IF they’re recognized

Trying to become confident in who you are as an adult, someone you’re proud of

Constantly working on personal friendships and romantic relationships

Most importantly, your relationship with yourself

Constantly keep learning, share your experiences with others.

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My biggest lesson last year was the end of a long term relationship. He was THE “long term boyfriend in my early 20’s”. The end of that relationship hit me like a bus, in slow motion and as if God kept clicking on the rewind 10 seconds, because let me tell you… I HELD on and did not learn my lesson.

I won’t sit here and type about how terrible of a person he was because in retrospect I do not believe that. We just were not a good fit for each other anymore. I honor him in many ways still and acknowledge my doings as well.

So here are a few notes to self:

I suffered greatly, because I loved him dearly

I was not fully cognizant of my own childhood traumas being triggered with this person. I stayed because that’s all I knew as a child : HEAL YOUR INNER CHILD. HUG THEM. LOVE THEM

A great love does not mean a boy. My friends have shown me unconditional love and countless laugher

Spend time alone, don’t give in to temporary pleasure too long

Learn to forgive

Accept and see others for who they are, do not think you can change anyone

Be real with yourself, actually