I wrote the following for the wonderful women in my life; however, I decided to share it with all the women who are working so hard to deal with their past and trying to improve themselves.
As we travel down this road of healing and self-discovery. I offer all of you the following wishes.
Strength to continue with the work no matter how painful the experience might seem
Strength to look deep within with honesty and kindness
Courage to make the changes towards healthier decisions
Courage to discard what is no longer beneficial to your personal growth
Wisdom to discern what can stay and what must go
Wisdom to take the right path no matter how many potholes you see before you
Kindness towards the little girl inside who has been protecting you all these years
Kindness towards the new you who makes mistakes without shame or persecution
Honesty in recognizing what changes need to occur
Honesty in accepting and loving yourself including all your warts
Understanding that you are not perfect and never will be and that’s ok
Understanding that no matter how negative your thoughts can be your tribe will accept and love you
Recognizing that you are not alone and that your tribe will be there for you no matter what
Recognizing that you are much stronger than you even thought
Avoiding negative self talk
Avoiding the easy road that offers no growth or challenge no matter how fatigued you might be
Comprehending how truly amazing it is to belong to such a unique tribe
Comprehending how to use your past to strengthen your future
We are the warriors each and everyone of us. We are heroes, confidantes and cheerleaders to each other. We listen so that we each feel heard. We strengthen each other by our laughter and our tears. We are united as we move forward into whatever the future may hold because most of all we do it together.
These are the things I wish for you now and always.
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