I deserve a love that doesn't shrink from my light or silence my truth. A love that meets me where I am—raw, radiant, and real. A love that stays not because I earned it, but because it is ready. This poetic prayer is for all the women who choose dignity over begging, presence over performance, and truth over illusion. A love for the free woman. A woman like me.

When love is real, it doesn’t just comfort — it confronts. It asks us to be seen, vulnerable, and fully present. But not everyone is ready. Some rewrite intimacy into something safer, simpler — not because it wasn’t deep, but because it was. This article explores the psychology behind withdrawal in relationships and why love, when honest, can be too much for those not yet prepared to receive it. A reflection of those who love with courage.