I want to expose myself emotionally, sexually and intimately without fear of reprisal, abandonment or ridicule. I want this act to be received in a way that supports my dignity, intelligence, womanhood and heart. I want to be not only accepted but needed. Not only needed but cherished. Not only cherished but respected. All of me … not just my body … not just for what I represent or provide or satisfy but because someone wants to see who I am … really, really see … See all the parts of me and still wants me as a whole - wants me “as is”. Only then will I be able to believe the sincerity of the words seductively spoken in dark corners and breathless moments. Only then will I know that I am not invisible to another and that true connection between two people exists. Only then will I love completely, truly and honestly as I love myself