"Don’t Know How to Need a Man (And That’s Okay)”

I used to think something was wrong with me because I didn’t know how to need a man.

I never learned the language of dependence ~ only survival.

I was the one who had to hold it all together,

wipe my own tears, build myself back up. Over and over.

So when love shows up expecting me to be soft on command, to reach first, to chase… I freeze. Not because I don’t feel ~but because I’ve been taught not to.

And still… I crave connection.

But I’ve realized I’m not broken for protecting my peace. I’m not cold for being cautious. I just haven’t met the one who makes safety feel real enough to let the walls down.

I’m not meant to need someone to complete me.

I’m meant to meet someone who can stand beside me.

So no ~I don’t know how to need a man.

But I know how to love, fiercely.

And that should be enough for the right one.

One Light, Be You. You're the Light. See you.