If I keep hearing, “You’re too good for me,” or, “You deserve better,” I’m going to be single forever.

It’s honestly kind of difficult to date or form a lasting relationship when you’ve been through a lot of trauma. Not because the trauma somehow changes you or people see you differently, but because you’ve been through so much that no one feels like they’re worth what you truly deserve for surviving & thriving after trauma.

I just want to love & be loved. I should be loved how I deserve, and I know my worth, but it sucks when you are loved by someone, but that someone still believes you deserve better and they aren’t worth your love, which leads to a lot of conflict.

Yes, I’ve been through a lot of shit, but I’m also human. I’d rather someone try to love me how I deserve than simply back away and say I deserve better. If I deserve better, maybe just be better? Love me how you think I should be loved, treat me how you think I should be treated, not just what you think you can offer.