conversations with strangers you know

I'm growing up.
Faster than I am told to, but not fast enough.

I'm waking up.

I'm going to be a momma, I'm going to be a spouse.

I am learning
            I am growing
                         I am astounding.

I am a strong woman.

I work, I love, I listen, I play, I nurture.

I am doing everything the best way I feel how.
I am using the knowledge I have gained and the tools I have given myself.

I will never give up.

I will never hold back.

I will always make mistakes.

I will never stop loving myself for any choices I make.

I am going to learn to accept and let go of peoples opinions and judgments.
I can explain myself until I am blue in the face, but it will not keep the thoughts away or the stares at bay.
In the end it is just me and my perfect family doing the best we can.

I will learn to disown shame.

I will teach myself how to talk less and have higher quality thinking.
I want my voice to have value, I will not be disrespected, and I will be treated like a strong woman.



I am letting everything be okay.