(And if it does, it’s not love.) ⸻ Let’s be real… Some of us weren’t loved — We were controlled. We were manipulated. We were taught to confuse attachment with affection. And now? We find ourselves drawn to what’s familiar… Even if it’s not healthy. Because deep down, we believed: “If I can earn their love, maybe I’m finally worthy of it.” ⸻ 🩹 But here’s the hard truth: • Real love doesn’t require you to shrink. • Real love doesn’t punish you for feeling. • Real love won’t have you begging to be chosen. If they had to break you just to keep you — That was never love. That was power. ⸻ 🌱 Read this slowly: Healing doesn’t start when they apologize. Healing starts when you stop needing it. When you realize: • You deserved better long before they left. • You’re not hard to love — you were just trying to be loved by the wrong kind of person. • You don’t have to earn what God freely gives. ⸻ You were never “too emotional.” You just had emotions no one was patient enough to understand. You weren’t “too sensitive.” You were surrounded by people who confused numbness with strength. ⸻ 💬 Say this out loud: “I release the love that made me question my worth.” “I am walking away from survival mode.” “I deserve softness, safety, and someone who doesn’t flinch when I get real.” ⸻ 💭 If this cracked something in you… Comment “No more pretending.” Tag a friend who needs to know: Love shouldn’t feel like a war zone. — #HealingFromToxicLove #RealLoveFeelsSafe #YouDeservePeace #EmotionalHealing #GodsKindOfLove #SelfWorthJourney