Kind, not Fragile

In the realm where hearts beat true and sweet

I cherish love, where depths meet

Boundless affection for those I hold dear

Through laughter, through sorrow, through every cheer

I journey further, with passion entwined

Take extra steps, for love, defined

Yet in this dance of hearts and minds

I won’t bear the weight of stress that binds

I’ll unfriend, I’ll block, I’ll mute, I’ll shield

My peace of mind, my haven, my field

Kindness blossoms in strengths embrace

Not weakness, but a serene grace

For I am gentle, yet sturdy and strong

In love’s vast meadow, where I belong

I choose my battles, standing tall

Kind, not fragile, after all

My love for others, my need to please others and make everyone happy has been mistaken as weakness. My track record might prove that I'm weak, but recent healing and events have taught me that I can be kind, loving, and at the same time set strong healthy boundaries to protect myself. I've dwindled my Facebook "Friends" down drastically over the last few years. I've even unfriended people I still want to be in contact with. This is because I notice my body and how it feels, how much stress someone is causing me, etc. It is not selfish to protect your physical OR mental health. Some people say I'm selfish for putting myself first. Joke's on them, because I'm not. I'm working on bettering myself, making a future for myself, putting myself first, and people don't like that I've stopped putting all this energy into them. I am worthy of the love I give. So, I give that love to myself until I find my herd that gives equal effort.

#Boundaries

#Focus

#Kindness