Protect yourself unapologetically!

For much of my life I did not have the confidence to stand up for myself. That lack of confidence made me question the very gifts that God placed in me. I can trace this back to childhood, when I learned to fall back, to shrink myself, and to never fully excel to my highest potential. I convinced myself that being average was safer, even though I was never created to be average. God created me to stand out.

Learning to love all of me has been the turning point. Love has shown me that I cannot keep people around who constantly question my ability or make me doubt my worth. Every day as a Black woman I already fight for my value to be seen in the world. I refuse to carry that same fight into my home. My personal life must be the place where I am viewed as a blessing, not as a competitor or a question mark.

This is why I am preparing for the community detox at the beginning of September. It is not just about cleansing my body. It is about fasting, listening, and removing myself from people, habits, and environments that no longer serve my greater good. I feel it deep within me that something huge is on the way, and I want to be ready when it arrives.

My story is not just about finding confidence. It is about reclaiming the fullness of who I was created to be. God’s gifts are not given for me to hide, shrink, or second-guess. They are given to be lived out, to be walked in boldly, and to bless others.

Never be with anyone that does not respect your gifts.