I know life feels heavy right now. It feels like it will never make sense, like the sadness and fear are all you will ever know. You will lose people you love, feel betrayal, and face pain so deep it feels like it might swallow you whole. Some nights, you will cry until you can’t see, and some days you will want to disappear. That is real, and it is okay to feel it all. You are allowed to hurt. You are allowed to break.
The grief you feel, the anger, the confusion, they do not mean you are weak. They mean you are alive, that you are trying to survive a world that can be cruel and confusing. The scars you carry, both seen and unseen, will shape you, but they will not define all of who you are. You will learn to carry them with courage, even if it doesn’t feel like it now.
There will also be moments that take your breath away with happiness. Laughter that makes your chest ache, small victories that remind you life can be beautiful, even in the middle of the pain. Hold onto these moments. They will save you when nothing else can. Happiness and grief will exist side by side, and you will learn that both are necessary to feel life fully.
You will also find love. Not the kind of love that shows up perfectly or easily, but the kind that sees all your scars, all your fears, and still chooses you. It will not erase your past pain, but it will remind you that connection, intimacy, and trust are worth the risk. That love will make your heart ache in a new way, full of joy and tenderness, and it will teach you that even after everything, you are still capable of opening yourself to someone else.
Do not push away your sadness, and do not apologize for it. Cry. Scream. Sit in the silence. Let yourself grieve. Let yourself feel love, joy, hope, even when the world feels heavy. You will survive. You will grow stronger than you can imagine. You will find people who care, people who see you, and moments that remind you that you are worthy of love.
Love yourself fiercely. Protect your heart, but don’t shut it completely. You are enough, even when it hurts to believe it. You are worthy, even in your brokenness. You are whole, even while carrying pieces of grief.
The Creative Chic 
Aww beautiful since the day you were born. I love this. Don’t ever stop loving yourself directly and I hope you don’t except anything less from others. 💗
Aww thank you, love ❤️ I’ve been through too much to accept less from others. It’s a work in progress with loving myself, but getting there!
I know that’s right!!! A work in progress is always better than no work or giving up!!!
You tryna get me to shed a tear or two? My goodness. This is so strikingly beautiful right at the core. It just goes right into the heart, and stays unapologetically. It does not leave. It just stays through it all. The good, the bad, and the in-between. And this inner conversation has honesty with no judgement, and the fullest of unconditional love, mercy, forgiveness, and grace. Thank you for painting your beautiful story for us all to witness. You are truly special beyond words! ❤️
Maybe 2 tears 😂 Thank you so much for this. Thank you for witnessing my story, it’s been a long road to get here. Grateful for you ❤️
You might want to add 3 and 4 to that list! Lol! I absolutely love witnessing your story. And being apart of that long road. Another tear is being shed for gratefulness here. So that’s 5 tears total! 😂
5, I’ll take those 5 tears 😂
This is a splendid piece of very insightful and motivational writing! I’ve read it six times now and I get a little something extra each time. My favourite line is You are worthy, even in your brokenness – that’s a very tough lesson to learn! Thank you for sharing this with us. pp
Thank you so much. Your kindness means so much to me and it’s been nice having you on this journey with me.
A lovely piece… of yourself. 🌺✨
Thank you, Warren! I hope you’re well!
You’re welcome! Well!
So so true, Jennifer, … I love your writing, and the meaning you convey, so well. … deep feelings, …we all go through thinking we’re unloved, … but you hit the ‘ nail on the head’…with every word. So lovely to catch up, my friend …💙
Penn! So lovely to see you again! Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment.
No, Jennifer, … my thanks to you for your deep, thoughtful and sharing words, … reminding us to be kinder to ourselves, … I’m my own worst enemy, sometimes but I’m learning, slowly, … It’s so, so good to be back too, amongst such lovely friends … thank you, …my friend, …💙
You and me both, Penn. I’m a work in progress daily. It’s people like you who SEE people like me and that helps so much. You were missed 💙
Hugs to you, Jennifer, warmest possible ones, ….🤗💙
I LOVE this. Those words are insanely powerful and suggest a cleansed state of being. If I could go back, I’d tell myself something very, very similar. I was so young and dumb!
Weren’t we all right? Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate it!