Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve

by Drew Afualo

As an aside, that’s why I find it so funny when the anonymous misogynistic men in my comment section accuse me of “fatherless” behavior, because the reality is that I am entirely the way I am because my dad is so present and supportive.

there’s no such thing as “lesser” work when it comes to building a family and being a good partner—it’s all important.

may not have it all figured out, but the me of today is someone I’m proud and happy to be, and the me of tomorrow is someone I am excited to become.

I just love to blame things I can’t explain about my personality on the stars).

Male validation is the most useless and fleeting resource in the world.

You have to keep the faith that the right person for you is out there. Don’t lose sight of the life you actually want, or the steps that you need to take to better yourself on an emotional and spiritual level to prepare for the right person to enter into it.

The patriarchy has been conditioning women their entire lives to prioritize other people’s feelings and comfort over their own, but you cannot give in.

It made no sense to chase after a subpar man out of loneliness, when there is actually nothing more lonely than living life in an emotionally unbalanced relationship.

You should never have to outsource the foundation of your self-love. It was always meant to come from within.

think the universe has a really funny way of giving us what we want, not when we want it, but when we’re ready to receive it.

Advertisements for soda, candy, alcohol, and fast food? Forever and always completely fine. Advertisements for body lotion featuring plus-size models? They deemed this “irresponsible.”

This man is describing basic human decency, but it’s being weaponized as a reason women should settle. Fuck that. You deserve treatment, love, and care that are equal to what you give. You are worthy of that, and should settle for nothing less!