You deserve your medals

GO WHERE YOU ARE VALUED

Life is too short to stay where you are overlooked, underappreciated, or taken for granted. Your energy, talents, and presence are gifts, not obligations. If you find yourself constantly pouring into a space that does not pour back into you, giving your all to people who do not appreciate your effort, or trying so much to make something work without any reciprocal effort, it is not a sign of your failure, but a sign that you deserve better elsewhere.

Value is not just about praise or recognition, it is about respect, reciprocity, and genuine care. It is about being in a place where your contributions matter, where your voice is heard, and where your growth is encouraged. If you are in a relationship, a job, or a circle that dims your light more than it lights you up; that dampen your morale more than it lifts you up, have the courage to walk away.

You don't have to beg for a seat at the table that does not regard you, when there is another table waiting and ready to celebrate you. You have to surround yourself with people who see your worth, even on days when you struggle to see it yourself. We all need people around us who believe in us and our abilities and potentials, because on our low days, they will be the ones to remind us of our worth. Always go where your presence is desired, your absence is felt, and your heart is at peace.

You do not lose when you walk away from where you are not valued, the real losers are those who cannot keep you on their side. When you walk away, you reclaim your time, your energy, and your self-worth, and in doing so, you make room for the love, opportunities, and joy that are truly meant for you. Go gallantly and unapologetically where you are valued. That is where you are truly needed, and that is where you need to be.

To a better you, Kamikun John.