1. i feel more and more like Max Gregson everyday.

2. the irony. all of the fucking irony.

3. something has got to give.

dearlittleblackgirls:

belief in myself. belief in my ability to face uncertainty and the unknown with courage, and resourcefully. belief that I know what is best for my own life. belief that I am powerful and can achieve my dreams. belief that I am important. belief in my resilience. belief in my ability to survive. belief in my relationships as locations of warmth, sustenance and strength. belief that my happiness, my vision for my life, my humanity, my emotions, my identities, my well-being all matter and have value.

all of these beliefs are currently being tested by institutions and people that seek to play on my insecurities and fears for their own interests.

this is where bravery comes in. 
this is where courage comes in. 
this is why a foundation of self- love and self-respect are essential.
this is what it means to be independent and in control of my destiny.

convictions matter. hope matters. 
I matter. and I’ll hear no arguments to the contrary.