Walls

For a long time, I was hesitant to set boundaries. I thought putting up walls meant I was shutting people out or becoming distant. But I’ve come to learn something really important: building walls isn’t about isolation, it’s about protection. It’s about love, especially self-love.

I’ve reached a point where I understand that it’s okay to guard my peace. To hold space for myself. To be intentional about who and what I let in. And maybe you’ve felt that way too. Tired of being stretched thin, of always showing up for others while forgetting yourself in the process.

So I started building my walls. Quietly. Carefully. Not out of anger or fear but out of care. And it didn’t happen all at once. It’s been a slow, sometimes messy process. One boundary at a time. One deep breath at a time.

One Brick, One Boundary

It began with little things: saying no without guilt. Choosing rest instead of always being available. Letting go of things that no longer align with the person I’m becoming.

At first, it felt uncomfortable. Like I was doing something wrong. But with each small act of self-respect, I started to feel more at peace. More grounded. More like myself.

These walls I’m building aren’t meant to keep everyone out. They’re meant to keep me in… my energy, my values, my sense of self.

My Walls Have Windows

I want to be clear: my walls aren’t cold or rigid. I’m still open. I still love deeply. I still let people in, but now, it’s with intention. I’ve built windows into my walls. I let in light, laughter, and the kind of connection that doesn’t drain me.

Because I believe you can have strong boundaries and a soft heart at the same time. You can protect your space without hardening your soul.

What I’m Really Building

What I’ve realized is that I’m not just building walls. I’m building a home within myself. A place where I can return to when things feel overwhelming. A place where I feel safe, seen, and whole.

And in this home, I’ve made room for quiet mornings, honest reflection, meaningful relationships, and the kind of peace I used to chase outside myself.

If you’re in the season of building your own walls, please know that it’s okay. It’s more than okay. You’re not being distant. You’re being brave. You’re creating a life where you’re no longer lost in the noise. A life where you are fully present, fully grounded, and fully you.

Build with love. Build with purpose. Build a place you can come home to.

From someone who’s still learning, still healing, still building.

Always,

Prei