“True love does have the power to redeem, but only if we are ready for redemption. Love saves us only if we want to be saved.”

– bell hooks

Many women give up on love because of their past experiences. When you go through similar experiences or love seems to be “difficult” it’s hard to see the silver lining. It’s hard to believe that one day you will experience the love you desire, the love you deserve.

I never want to give up on love because I love love. I’m a lover girl, I love the idea of being in love, I love growing with someone and creating something special. I love how transformative loving environments can be. Loving has a way of helping you to love yourself more, when someone loves you and shows this through their actions, it’s easier to see the good in yourself and others. Love is special, love is transformative. When you love, you should love out loud, love wholeheartedly. There should be no restrictions, you should be able to be yourself, there should be no masks, no insecurity and little fear because love should be safe.

You can’t guarantee that loving someone will be easy or free from risk but I will always encourage myself and others to never give up on love.

– Erykah A.