I am pleased with you. for enduring the discomfort. For persevering, despite the several times you wanted to quit. For selecting you despite what could have appeared like better options. For deciding to find the light hidden in the shadows. For deciding not to compromise. For deciding to be yourself, regardless of what other people may think. For seeking assistance and requesting assistance. Sometimes it doesn’t seem easy to get through the day by just getting through another minute.

I am pleased with you. for enduring the discomfort. For persevering, despite the several times you wanted to quit. For selecting you despite what could have appeared like better options. For deciding to find the light hidden in the shadows. For deciding not to compromise. For deciding to be yourself, regardless of what other people may think. For seeking assistance and requesting assistance. Sometimes it doesn’t seem easy to get through the day by just getting through another minute.

I want you to share in my pride because you have accomplished what once seemed unimaginable and unachievable. You’re still here today. You are currently carrying out an action that seemed unimaginable a year or even a day ago. You are developing, changing, and evolving into the unique individual, you were meant to be. You are gaining skills to get through difficult days in the future. Your strength and adaptability are developing.

These years have been difficult. But you overcame it. You may still be going through a difficult period, but you can still get through it. Keep the faith and believe in your development.

I am pleased with you. I’m proud of myself. Since I once doubted that I would lead a life, I am leading or even having a life. But here I am, just like you, trying to figure it out as I go along and choosing to stay with myself even when things are complicated and unsure. Continue picking you. Even when things are challenging, keep going. Because you’ve done it frequently, you already possess all the necessary skills. The word proud is an understatement. Let’s continue fighting together.