الحمد لله

The more you address your trauma the easier it gets, it stops feeling like you’re purging through an array of emotions and starts to eventually feel like healing, healing is not linear, or measurable, and takes time, but you will heal.

Ibn al-Qayyim used to teach his students that God never afflicts anyone with anything except to help them reach a destination that they ultimately wish to reach, deep in their hearts.

the fact that you got up this morning, is proof enough that God wants to forgive and He gave you another chance to turn to Him. So if you are feeling down because you think He wont forgive, remember He wants to forgive you. He wants you to turn to Him. There is no love purer than the love He has for You. So no matter how many times you sin, repentance with a sincere heart will win you His love. 

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you need to start believing that nothing is too good for you

this might be the touch-starved talking but what is it about handwritten letters that feels like a hidden kiss

No matter how old you are, how much you weigh, what you believe in, who you love, what you like, what you dislike, what you have achieved, how productive you are, what you are currently going through, you, my love, you matter. Your worth is not defined by any of these factors in any way. You are more than a label, more than a number, more than your past. And you will always be more than that. Always.

Every single day that you survive is a pure act of courage, my love. I know what you think, ‘As if she means what she says’. But I am not lying, I am not overdoing it or anything like that. You are going through so many difficult times, yet here you are, still breathing, with your heart still beating and still holding on for better days. This is courage. This is an act of self respect. And you can be so proud of yourself for that. You may feel as if you are not making any progress, but here are some breaking news for you: Every day you conquer is an achievement, my love. You are moving forward, you are on the right path, and you are healing. Do not give up.

listen……. ‘my love’ is literally the strongest and greatest pet name in existence. there is literally nothin better than somone callin you that….. especially when things are soft and quiet and they look at you with utter adoration and whisper “what’s the matter, my love??” or “i hope everything is okay with you, my love” like oh my god?? let me marry you already

One of the most challenging things I’ve had to learn is that healing must be intentional. There is no one golden day that comes and saves you from all your misery. Healing is a practice. You have to decide that it’s what you want to do and actively do it. You have to make a habit out of it. Once I learned that, I only looked back to see how far I came.

everyone has heard this but not everyone understands so I’m gonna say it again and a little differently, how a person chooses to treat you is not a reflection of your worth or character, it’s a reflection of their issues and their choice to not handle them in a healthy, proper way…which is not your damn problem