On Choosing Myself

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6/29/26 – Journal Entry

I’ve been thinking… and I pray that every woman learns to see herself through the eyes of love and compassion.

Ever since the weeks leading up to my birthday, I’ve been in such a reflective space. True introspection. Just thinking about the little girl I once was, and all the versions of myself I’ve had to grieve to become who I am today. To become this free. I had another moment earlier where I realized I feel joyful, at peace, and content. Is everything perfect? Absolutely not. But it doesn’t need to be. And that’s the beauty of life and having internal joy and peace. Everything doesn’t have to be perfect for you to feel ok.

I’ve made the decision that I will not be dating for the foreseeable future. I love the woman I am when I’m single. I’ll always be a lover girl, but I’m uninterested in pursuing romantic connections in any capacity. My life revolves around me, and I love that truth. I believe that I will connect with my life partner in divine timing. Despite the absence of romantic relationships, my life is not lacking in love at all. I am also cultivating a deeper relationship and sense of self-love within.

I pray this for every woman.

2 thoughts on “On Choosing Myself”

  1. Hi Jaila, this is Grandma Donna. I found your post. I appreciate how you try to encourage women based on your experiences. Today is my birthday and I too have lived through a lot; heartbreak, disappointment, suffering, persecutions, etc. Those who wake up every morning become strong women and God has a plan for you. When you are a child, you think like a child, and then reality steps in. Strong women put one foot in front of the other and keep stepping. You don’t need someone else to validate you. God gave you a gift, and that is where your focus should be to experience the meaning of freedom, joy and peace. That is where your focus should be and then you will feel the truth of those words.

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    1. Hi Donna. Happy Belated Birthday! đź©· Thank you for reading my post. It means a lot. I truly appreciate your words of wisdom and will keep them close to my heart as I continue to journey through life. I pray that you are well.

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Jai Marie, a full-time college student and content writer and blogger, focuses on mental health topics. She leverages her writing to foster connections, promote healing, and inspire self-care. After her bipolar disorder diagnosis in 2015, she launched a blog to advocate for mental health, combat stigma, and raise awareness about various mental illnesses.