Trust Love

In college, I learned how I know I can trust someone.

I used to be a naturally trusting person. No one ever needed to earn my trust, I gave it away freely. Unfortunately I have also learned that people take advantage of that sometimes. Now I know that not all those who I come in contact with are deserving of my trust, and that is okay. Those just are not the kind of people that will help me grow in this life because it seems that they are not looking out for my emotional safety (Shout out to Jackie Cunningham for teaching me that this summer <3).

The people who I can trust are those who are looking out for my emotional safety by holding me accountable. Whether I am held accountable for basic things like, "Did you go to the gym today like you said you wanted to?" or, "You should go to that meeting for that new club you have been wanting to join." Also, there are moments when I am humbled; I am held accountable for deeper things such as looking out for my own emotional safety. Statements such as, "Emily, stop taking naps and go do something," or, "Emily, you're not over it. Talk to me about it," or sometimes even, "Don't do that to yourself, you'll only make it worse," cause introspection and remind me to take care of myself and not judge my negative emotions.

Trust those who make you talk about what is bothering you and support you when you do so.
Trust those who prompt your smile and your laughter.
Trust those who drag you out of bed and tell you to get a grip when you're whining too much.
Trust those who surround you with kindness and love you even on your sad days.
Trust those who forgive you for being a grouch.
Trust those who do not judge you for your feelings, positive or negative.
Trust those who remind you that everything happens for a reason.
Trust those who help you come out of your dark days stronger than ever.
Trust those who keep you physically and emotionally safe.
Trust love.