“You know the fight isn't easy, so be kind, be kind to all you are.”

Written by A Dear Black Woman

“You must first fight for it for yourself. You know the fight isn’t easy, so be kind, be kind to all you are.”

To whom it may concern, 

You really have to slow down. You know self-care is not just a thing to suggest for other people. It is actually something you have to do yourself.

You know when you think about being a safe person for people, you first have to be a safe person for yourself.

You know just like you try and show kindness to every soul you encounter, you have to be kind to your soul first.

You know how you have all the care and concern for those around you, you really have to show the same care and concern for yourself first.

You speak words of encouragement and inspiration to others, you absolutely have to for yourself. You speak to lots of people, but there's no other person you will speak to more than yourself. There is no voice you’ll hear more than yours. So dear girl speak words of beauty and of truth. Speak healing when you need it. Speak courage when you need it. Speak kindly, speak gently and tell yourself it is okay. You’re okay. You can trust yourself, you are safe.

The same freedom and beauty you want for others you must first want for yourself. You must first fight for it for yourself. You know the fight isn't easy, so be kind, be kind to all you are. Give thanks. Give thanks for all you are and do good. Do good to who you are and Love yourself. Really Love yourself because you are who you are, and there is not another YOU, just like you are.

So give praise for yourself now. 

With warmth and affection,

Myself