Things You Deserve

A non-comprehensive list:

• decadent warm beverages in the afternoon
• people who respect your boundaries
  • emotionally, financially, physically
• fresh baked bread
• a livable wage
• annual check ups
  • and other appointments when you need them, in a timely manner
• 100% acceptance for who you are
  • this includes the process of figuring out who that is
• dogs to cuddle at night
• a pair of sandals that can handle anything you throw at them
• a pair of pajama pants with some ridiculous pattern on them
  • mine have llamas carrying christmas presents and wearing santa hats
• music that makes you feel what you need to feel
• food that satisfied you physically, emotionally, and spiritually
• friends that are just there
  • even when you think they shouldn’t be
• recognition that people love you
  • a people who will never let you forget
• something pretty to look at in your daily life
• an outfit that makes you feel like a boss
• safety when you walk on the street
• the same rights as the white man on Wall Street
• a little garden to tend to
  • full of herbs to calm your mind
• a creative outlet
  • mine is still dance
• to shuck the expectations others have of you
  • and for others to remember your boundaries
• a positive mental space when you look in the mirror
  • remember: you actually are beautiful
• self-respect
• an extra hair tie that is magically always there when you need it
• sweat stain-proof white clothing
• movement that makes you feel good
• the time to make a list of your own

What would you add?

Much love,

Juliana