love the life you live

A whirlwind. I look around me and I think "this is love". Spending so much time in the past feeling marginalized, I am finally coming through the fog of how I have stigmatized myself. Single is a word that leaves the taste of blood on my tongue, as if there is no value in doing anything alone. In reality, singlehood has taught me to be a better partner. Spending three years alone, has shown me what I value and what I demand. It has taught me more about communication, trust, and honesty, then any relationship I've had in my life. A community has surrounded us in the last three years and worked with me to raise three incredible small humans. While I take on the brunt of the long nights, the big decisions, and the heartbreak and tears of life events I cannot control; the love that encompasses our little universe is unwavering. That support and commitment let me find my way, leaving room for error when I lost my way So many wrong turns and mistakes made - and as always, I am still learning. This time, though... well, this time I am okay with messing up. I have found peace with my quick defense, my insecurities, my fears. I have found confidence in my self worth - and I know that we earned this. The days have been long, the year short - and I am walking quick-smart into the next. Fearless, boundless, and ready for the next adventure. Don't forget to breathe.