Today

They all used to stare, mutter, judge.

They all used to assume with no factual reservation.

They would ridicule loudly as if they thought I was an animal who couldn’t understand their spoken words.

But I heard them…

I heard them loud and clear.

Today the tables turn, I am done holding back.

Today I stare, I stare at myself and admire how far I’ve come.

Today I mutter, I mutter under my breath that I am beautiful and worth it.

Today I look to no judge for approval except God himself.

Today I speak facts and truth.

Today I speak life not only into myself but into those around me.

Today I dont ridicule others, I support and uplift them.

Today I use my pain as fuel to inspire strength in others.

Today I stand up for those still shrinking in fear.

Today I extend an outstretched hand to those who considered me an enemy.

Today I have my reservations but I still choose to trust that people can change.

Today I know that my worth is not found in what people do or say towards me.

Today I am grateful for my past experiences.

Today I am stronger than I ever imagined possible.

Today the tables have turned, I am done holding back.

Today the curtain of my past has fallen.

Today the air is fresh on my skin, the smell of the fragrant wilderness envelopes me.

Today I proudly say, here I am, and I am enough.