07/04/2026
Dear my wounded inner child,
I see how tired you are. I see how hard you’ve been working to prove that we deserve to take up space in this world. For so long, I let you believe that if we just did a little more, achieved a little more, and fixed a little more, we would finally be enough. I am so sorry I made you carry all of that.
It is ok to put it all down. You don't have to hustle for anyone's affection anymore. You don't have to be useful to be treasured. Today, we aren't going to try to earn a single thing from anyone. We are just going to breathe, rest, and exist. I love you exactly as you are right this second.
Love always,
The adult who is keeping us safe now
(Drop a 💌 in the comments if you are letting yourself just rest today).