I've learned that I am not my situation.
I've learned that I'm much more fragile than I thought.
I've learned that I'm so much stronger than I thought.
I've learned that I'm important.
I've learned that I mean something to someone. To lots of someones.
I've learned that friendship is more like family than I ever knew.
I've learned to communicate my needs.
I've learned that I have real talent and I shouldn't hide from it.
I've learned that it's okay for me to be proud of myself.
I've learned that it's okay to cry.
I've learned that I am full of surprises.
I've learned to ask for help when I need it.
I've learned to accept help when it's offered.
I've learned that I'm better than that.
happy birthday. you've learned pretty much all the things i'd want to remember. and hoping that they're what you'll want to hold onto as well
ReplyDeleteYou're ahead of me; I'm almost exactly 10 years older, and am still figuring some of those out for myself.
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