. . . when you can say: I'm not like them & that's ok.
. . . when you can acknowledge that you fffd up in the past & still believe that you are more than your last mistake.
. . . when you can set aside time in your day to reconnect, to honor your spirit, your worth, and just breathe.
. . . when you can look at an enemy's name, mourn the past & have no lingering thoughts. You breathe again.
. . . when you can legit catch yourself when the 'old you' begins to service.
. . . when you can see the good in everyone, even when they don't see it in you.
. . . when you can begin receiving the good, the paise & know that you ARE valuable.
. . . when you have nothing to prove, but you continue learning & continue supporting.
. . . when you can decide who you WANT to support, not who you think you should.
. . . when being an outsider is your strength because you have created your own lane.
. . . when you are now more aware of what being alone is for and why it has been so important to your journey.
. . . when the person you are the most connected with comes back! - They see you and they hear you now - after any BS you've been through together.
. . . when you choose to not be linked to a certain individual, just because everyone else is.
. . . when you've reached the "age of no return" and have finally decided that your emotions are valid and your choices are your own. FUCK the ones who never gave you a chance, gave you the time, nor wanted to engage in adult conversation.
. . . when (if you're like me), you understand that Family isn't always your blood. You can create your own family >>> FRIENDS. (& the fewer the better lol)
. . . when you finally receive a role that you are confident that you can take on and you are doing a great job at it.
. . . when you can have a role that gives you much access, but you're choosing to not be shady and merely do your job.
. . . when those you look up to, trust YOU.
. . . when you can say what you mean, mean what you say and honor your word.
. . . when NO amount of hate, dislike, or "she's so negative" can keep you from being an artist and sharing your ART!
. . . when you can say to yourself, there's nothing more I can do with that person or relationship, it is what it is.
. . . when you can say: I know I did nothing wrong. I will no longer blame myself. (for that particular situation)
. . . when you can continuously and apologetically take accountability.
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GROWTH is a process. Growth will continue to be a process. And I myself, I'm not completely healed yet, but I'm working on it - I am allowing for growth to happen.
Pops of the past may come up, but I'm trying to stay present and find forgiveness for myself. <<< this is GROWTH.
~ deeply out ❤
photo credit: The Female Lead
