to 26

to honor the story i was never quite sure they would care to be a part of or even hear. from, 25  

you are brave

you shared words to back up the actions you couldn’t even believe you could do & the reverse 

you sought therapy

you invested

you sacrificed

you removed unnecessary apologies from your vocabulary

you strived to be a learner rather than a teacher

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you also experienced depths of depression

you jumped to conclusions

you admitted (it was humbling)

your resentment was sometimes too close for comfort. but you let it happen.

because comfort is your tendency. except, this time you want to be heard & you want to be available to hear in return.

& for the first time, give yourself permission to be all of it but more than just this

to, your 26th year.