Just Ask Me

Don’t assume – ask.

Don’t assume what I need or want; that you understand my experience or how I feel.

Don’t assume that I’m “broken”, negative, defeated; that I need encouraging.

Don’t assume what I can or cannot contribute.

Don’t assume I’m taken care of;

that there are others; that you’re not needed.

Don’t assume – Ask!

Do assume that you matter;

that you have much to offer the world;

that the reality of ever-evolving means ever-creating.

Do assume that your worth is not defined by your work, your relationships, your roles;

Assume that existence equals worth.

Assume that you are loved; that you are wanted.

Assume that better is possible.

Then, don’t assume about me – just ask.