there’s a specific kind of hurt that comes from being soft with the wrong audience.

because there’s a specific kind of hurt that comes from being soft with the wrong audience.

not even the fallout.

the after… when you realize you handed someone a piece of you and they treated it like gossip, entertainment, or leverage.

i used to think vulnerability was always brave.
now i know it’s also strategic (protection).

because some people don’t hold your truth with care
they hold it like leverage. 

and if you’ve ever regretted opening up, please don’t turn that into shame.

you weren’t stupid. you were hopeful. you were human. you were trying to connect.

next time, you don’t need to be colder.
you just need to be slower.

let people show you who they are before they get the keys to your inner world.

#healing #boundariesmatter #selftrust #emotionalhealth #wisdom