Embrace Your 'No' Era

I’ve decided I’m entering into my No era

My I’m not going to explain myself further era

My I don’t need to justify my reasons

Over explain my emotions 

Or smile all the while biting my tongue

My No era is something I’ve earned

Something I’m choosing 

Just like my fate

Because I’m tired of burning myself to keep others warm

Tired of tiredness

The exhaustion of pouring into a cup that’s only taken from

From men who need to heal their mother wound rather than chase love from a woman 

And from pretending that others are right in their naivety

Their lack of boundaries 

Or awareness 

Because I’m done saying yes

Or really nothing at all

I’m done fearing the villain 

The crone

The wild woman who finds fulfillment within her self no man necessary 

And so I breathe deep

And say no

Not just for myself 

But my daughters 

And maybe their daughters someday 

Because no is a complete sentence 

And it’s incredible just how liberating it is.