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I Deserve Better: Words of Affirmations from a Tired Black Woman

I deserve better than, being called at ungodly hours of the night
I deserve better than, being someone's afterthought
I deserve better than, being ghosted for months at a time
I deserve better than, being lied to
I deserve better than, being given false promises
I deserve better than, having my feelings hurt
I deserve better than, being hung up on
I deserve better than, not being listened to
I deserve better than, someone who doesn't respect me
I deserve better than, someone who supports abusers
I deserve better than, someone who's not down for the cause
I deserve better than, being abused
I deserve better than, being taken advantage of
I deserve better than, being extorted and exploited
I deserve better than, being kept a secret
I deserve better than, being called terrible names
I deserve better than, not being protected
I deserve better than, not being given flowers
I deserve better than, being treated less than
I deserve better than, someone who doesn't care

Truth is, I deserve better and should NOT settle for those that wish me harm or make me feel less than...please read this whenever you're feeling low, as a reminder of your self worth. Àṣẹ!
 
Written by: The Scientist 
"Activate the Senses"
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