@karibabee: Give yourself permission to receive the love you keep giving. You don’t have to earn it through suffering. You’ve spent enough time shrinking yourself to make others feel comfortable. It’s okay to ask for more. You are allowed to want someone who chooses you fully. That’s not being “too much”—that’s being honest. Let go of the idea that love should be hard to prove it’s real. Love should feel safe, not like a battlefield. You’ve already done the work of showing up for others. Now let someone show up for you. Don’t talk yourself out of good things because of your past. You deserve joy that doesn’t come with conditions. This time, take nothing less than care, interest, and consistency. You’ve earned it a thousand times over. #july4th #amayapapaya #reggie #4thofjuly