Enough is enough; take back your heart and reserve it for someone that can cherish it. Keep it safe for someone that can respect you and appreciate you, not for when you’ve gone but for when you’re present.

She goes by the name of self– love, she’s who you turn to when you need to restore yourself. When you need to regain a sense of being again, reminding you that you’re as important as everyone else in your life. It’s that special time you reserve for yourself and only yourself.

It’s important to make sure your cup is full and over-flowing with love before you look to invest into someone else and this goes for both men and women. It takes time, energy and consistency to be with someone. Don’t go into something that you know you can’t commit to. Hearts are not meant to be played with, if you didn’t know already… people can die from heart break. In your own time feel free to research “aktsubo cardiomyopathy” or also known as  “broken-heart syndrome”.

As women we can begin to lose our sense of identity when we are with someone, especially when we are with the wrong person.

Don’t give too much of yourself to someone that doesn’t earn it. If they stop making the effort then you should fall back too.

Know your self-worth. Love YOU first.

-Rikkisha West