Ink Stained Soul…

My entire life, I never knew with certainty that I could stand on my own. I didn’t know if I was truly able to live without someone lying next to me, helping me make choices, keeping me safe, or being my partner in every way. It’s silly now to think about, because I have never once really had that.

I had cages.

Someone pointing out my deepest hurts and flaws. Comparing me to others. Making me feel less than and incapable.

What I have found in the past several years is that I am a creative builder. I can take nothing and make it beautiful. I can run a home, raise children, educate, find joy, reach goals, offer support, build my own legacy, and create something that will last. My pain can become art. My words matter. My heart is unrivaled. I learned I am exactly who I always believed I was, even when so many tried to kill that light inside of me.

Now I want to experience what all this can do with the right partner walking beside me.