Sometimes we find ourselves around people who leave us feeling unsettled—like we have to explain who we are over and over again, defend our intentions, or justify our worth. When every conversation turns into a debate, and when our smallest choices are questioned or criticized, it wears on the spirit.

It can feel exhausting to interact with those who seem more interested in misunderstanding us than in knowing us. When someone consistently focuses on the worst possibilities, or picks apart minor details, the relationship can become draining and confusing.

Healthy connections don’t require constant proof of your goodness or value. You deserve spaces where your words are taken in good faith, your presence is welcomed, and your heart can rest.

Affirmations

My spirit comes from people who turned storms into songs. I rise with that same rhythm in my bones.

I walk with ancestors at my back and brilliance in my stride. I am never moving through this world alone.

I am woven from cultures that don’t just survive—we create beauty, language, laughter, and life everywhere we go.

My joy is inheritance. My confidence is legacy. My presence is a reminder that light did not break me—light is what I am.