That's not kindness—that's dishonesty. If my ability to live without excess intimidates someone, then that person isn't built for me, and that's actually information I need to have. 💪

The village girls and the women from rural places, we have something real. We know how to survive. We know how to create. We know how to be content without constant stimulation. These aren't weaknesses masquerading as strengths—they're actual strengths, and the only reason they seem controversial is because they challenge the way other people have chosen to live. But that's their problem, not mine. 🔥

I think what's best for me is to stop viewing my simplicity as something I need to justify or soften. To actually embrace it. To look for someone who sees what I am and thinks "yes, that"—not someone who sees it and thinks "I can handle that" like it's a character flaw to tolerate. There's a difference. One is acceptance. One is compromise. 💚

Why should I change who I am to fit into someone else's understanding of what a woman should want? I shouldn't. And I'm not going to anymore. The right person won't be intimidated by my strength—they'll recognize it and respect it. And if I haven't found that person yet, I'd rather wait than settle for someone who makes me feel like I need to apologize for knowing myself. ✨