Note to self (Part 2)

"Behind the shame saying you could have done things better or sooner, is a young version of you needing support to grieve what they didn't know, and be invited to rest. Don't hold yourself captive for what no one taught you."

I know someone loves me…

When they don't make me feel like I need to compromise my brokenness with their wholeness. When they accept that I am a work in progress. When I don't need to change or alter myself to be seen, heard, or understood. When my passion didn't intimidate them. Instead, they clapped and celebrated me like I …