experiencing anger doesn’t make you a mean person. it doesn’t mean your heart isn’t still soft and you aren’t still full of love. anger is just another way to express emotions, and just as there are times to be sad and cry, and there are times to laugh and enjoy yourself, there can be times to be angry and feel upset

healing isn’t linear. a setback emotionally, physically, or mentally does not mean the progress you’ve made is ruined, nor are you a burden or failure for recovering at your own pace

releasing attachment to people, places, and objects can be difficult and sad, but sometimes it’s what you have to do to become a better you

empathize healthily. you must set boundaries on the empathy you give out; do not sacrifice your well-being to improve others’

the loves of your life aren’t always going to necessarily be romantic. you can have your greatest loves and your worst heartbreaks from your closest friends. romantic love does not outweigh platonic

always pursue your own happiness before anyone else’s. you are the only one who will bring yourself true joy

if something upsets you, it upsets you. you’re allowed to feel emotions. you don’t have to suppress your feelings for the sake of being the “bigger person”

love exists. it exists in you and it exists all around you. it’s not only going to be in a partner. you can be in love with anything and everything around you at all times. you are made of love

love should be warm and kind; sweet and tender. love should be fulfilling. love should not be emptying or draining. love should not be painful, or heart-wrenching. that is not the love you deserve. you deserve a beautiful love, not a toxic one