Tag: love

  • Becoming Her Meant Learning This First

    Becoming Her Meant Learning This First

    There are some apologies you don’t always get to say out loud.

    Sometimes, growth sounds like “I’m sorry”—even if the person never hears it.

    Looking back, I can admit that I didn’t always recognize what I had when I had it. I didn’t fully understand what a healthy kind of love looked like, and in many ways, I ended up self-sabotaging something that was actually good for me.

    It took distance, time, and reflection for me to see things clearly. To understand the difference between attention and intention. Between comfort and real care.

    And with that clarity came accountability.

    Not the kind that tears you down—but the kind that forces you to grow. The kind that makes you pause and say, “I could have done better. I should have known better.”

    But the truth is, sometimes you don’t know better until life teaches you.

    I’ve learned that growth doesn’t erase the past—it just changes how you carry it.

    And instead of seeing certain experiences as punishment, I’ve started to see them as lessons. Lessons that shape you into someone more self-aware, more intentional, and more capable of giving and receiving the kind of love you once misunderstood.

    Some people come into your life to stay. Others come to teach you something you’ll carry forever.

    And even if you don’t get closure, even if you don’t get to say everything you wish you could…

    Growth still happens.

    And sometimes, that’s enough.

    P.s. Just a girl Navigating her 20’s

  • The Power of Strong Women in Family Structures

    From a sociological perspective, I think matrifocal families can be more dynamic and effective at strengthening family bonds than traditional patriarchal families. I know this might be an unpopular opinion, but I believe that having strong women and supportive men plays a key role in creating a healthy and balanced family structure.

    With curiosity—Shavesha Steele

  • Harmony in Imperfections

    We could be a melody, full of imperfections,
    Our harmonies blending in unique directions.
    With each note we play, a new story is told,
    Creating a symphony, beautiful and bold.

    Our rhythms may clash, our tones may not match,
    But together we create a perfect patchwork.
    In our discord, there lies a hidden beauty,
    A song of love, woven with complexity.

    So let us embrace our flaws and mistakes,
    For they are what make our music great.
    In our imperfections, we find our connection,
    A melody of love, pure and perfection.

  • Garden

    In the garden of my soul, a delicate flower blooms,
    Petals of strength and beauty, dispelling all glooms.
    A treasure within, so deeply revered,
    My essence, my worth, so crystal clear.

    Like a precious gem, my value shines bright,
    Unwavering and true, even in the darkest night.
    Guarded with care, this sacred space,
    My inner sanctum, my saving grace.

    Just as the flower needs tender nurture and love,
    I cherish myself, like the stars above.
    For in valuing my essence, my true worth,
    I embrace all of me, from heaven to earth.

    So, honor your garden, your essence, your core,
    For within you lies a treasure, forevermore.
    Value yourself, as you would a precious art,
    For in loving yourself, you find the purest heart.
  • Shades of love

    Shades of love


    Take the pain that lingers, let it rise, let it flow,
    Through the cracks of my soul, let emotions overflow.

    Some say I'm crazy, but in my truth, I'm sane,
    Waiting for my moment, to break free from the chain.
    If only there was a way to erase the past,
    To banish the hurt, to make it the last.

    So don't just watch as I fade away,
    In the depths of despair, where shadows play.
    Fight for me, hear my silent plea,
    Every ache, every throb, sets my spirit free.

    Love once felt like a dream, so far from reach,
    But with you, it's real, a lesson I teach.
    Break the curse, let me see your light,
    Guide me through the darkness, make everything right.

    Let me feel again, with just a touch, a kiss,
    With you, love blooms, it's something I'd never miss.
    They can't hold me now, I'm breaking free,
    Your voice, a beacon, guiding me to be.

    Tough on the outside, but inside, I'm soft,
    You're my monster, and I'm willing to be lost.
    Hold the strings, let's dance in the rain,
    Love may be fragile, but it's our eternal flame.

    We're shades of madness, wild and free,
    You breathe life into me, you're my destiny.
    The missing piece, in a puzzle so vast,
    My inspiration, my love, built to last.

    It may seem uncertain, but for you, I'll try,
    Never too late for love, let's spread our wings and fly.
    For a girl like me, with walls held so high,
    Loving with my heart, not just my mind, I'll defy.

    I'll fill your heart until it's bursting with me,
    Until you see, until you finally believe.
    It took time to realize, your love's plea,
    But now, I see it, you loved me, you love me.