Softer

I am thankful that I made it through the nights that I cried myself to sleep.

I am thankful that I had the mental fortitude to keep going when the world offered me little to no compassion or empathy.

I am thankful for the strength I showed when I was too vulnerable to let the world see who I really was.

I am thankful for the pain that I felt that made me look within for healing.

I am thankful for the books, prayers, counseling, mentoring, coaching, and believing in me when I couldn’t see past my pain.

I am thankful for clarity. I can see what matters in life now. I can appreciate the moments now. I can bask in happiness now. I can be softer now.