Authentic

Being your authentic self is a battle no one warned you about. Truly. The path we traverse is riddled with more than discovering your favorite color, music or food.

Unfortunately, the rainbow moments are often preceded by the tempest ones.

Hospital visits due to the allergic reaction you had to the beloved cat you always wanted, heartbreaks caused by crossed boundaries you didn’t know you had until the damage was done, the therapist appointments you arranged because, well…life can be a bitch….

Fast forward to today. Look at you! You are still standing, now armed with Benadryl, the necessary walls erected around your heart, and your therapist’s number and favorite Bible verse/boss-girl quote in your phone and meds on your RX refill list, all while wearing your favorite color shirt, blasting your fave song as you devour your ultimate comfort meal.

After all these victories, why would you be anyone but yourself. For better or worse, you earned it.