I know it hurts. I know that you feel it in every ounce of your body. I know that you struggle to smile. I know that your thoughts are constantly at war with each other. I know that despite the fact that you feel as though you have cried every tear left in your body, there are so many more just under the surface. I know that you cannot bear to see the happiness of others because it reminds you of just how alone you are. I know that you question yourself constantly, why me? I know the chastising thoughts you have towards yourself, why didn’t I see it, why didn’t I change it, why did I stay, why did I let that happen. I know that you question the universe, when is it my turn, when will I be happy, when will this pain end, when will I be enough. I know. I know that there are moments when you feel as though you cannot take another step, another breath. I know the way you hide. Put on that façade of a smile so that others do not know the reality of the pain you live in constantly. I know that you’re angry. I know that there are moments where your blood boils so intensely you feel as though it will come spewing out of you like lava from a volcano. I know. I know the comfort you find in darkness, in silence, in isolation. I know you feel alone despite how many others are around you. I know it feels as though no one else in the world understands exactly what is going on inside of you. I know that your emotions are a never ending roller coaster of ups and downs. I know that you feel lost. I know that you are so exhausted that every moment of sleep has no impact. I know. I know that every time you take two steps forward something comes along that triggers you and causes you to fall down to your knees. I know you feel defeated. I know. I know that healing is painful. I know that ripping open those wounds of your past cause you to relive your traumas all over again. I know that you feel shame, shame of what you have endured, shame that you cannot get over it like everyone tells you to, shame that it still has a hold on you and your emotions and your life. I know. I know that you are lonely. I know that so often you just want someone to take your hand and hold you in their arms and tell you everything will be okay, tell you that you are enough, tell you that you are worthy of love. I know. I know all of these things and so much more because I have been there too, I have felt this, I have lived this. I know. And I know just how strong you are even when you don’t feel it. I know that even on your darkest days that light still flickers inside you. I know that no matter how many tears fall you still wipe your eyes and continue on. I know that no matter how much you beat yourself up emotionally, you know at your very core exactly who you are and what you are worth. I know. I know that today even though you may be on your hands and knees, tomorrow you will try again. I know. I know that you are a Unbreakable.
