Heyyyyyyy you. It's me....you from the past. Wassssssssup?
Just checking in. How ya feelin, what's goin on? Do you need a break? A hug, a sandwich, a good cry? Go ahead and take it. Like literally, just stop and go do it.....now.
You are allowed to take breaks you know. To break down. To fail. To lose. To make mistakes. To be yourself unapologetically. You don't have to set yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm. Your children are resilient and love you astronomically, you did that! You are smart and kind and a wonderful, loyal friend. But most importantly you are funny. Trust me, I know.
If we're getting serious here, you've overcome a lot. A lot of pain and a lot of toxicity for someone so young. But the inspiring thing is you didn't let it make you hard. You could've cracked and broken and gave in but you never did. You have always stood strong in your character, morality, and integrity which is astounding.
I know you always feel left out of the world because you had to grow up so quickly. "Wow, they've lived so much life" is a thought that immediately crosses your mind whenever you meet new people. Don't forget that you have lived such a full life too! Just in a different order than everyone else. It doesn't mean that life is over or there's not still time for the things you love. Heck, this way you'll even be more financially stable to go all out! Your Benjamin Buttoning this whole life thing and crushing it.
Last night a wonderful designer named Shannon put you in your place. You were going on and on about how lucky you felt to be given this opportunity and blah blah blah and she told you to stop. "Stop saying that you're lucky. You're not lucky. You earned your spot in this fellowship and your spot here with us. You're not lucky. You worked for it and are exactly where you're meant to be." Stop doubting yourself. You've got this.
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