Eighteen.
July 15, 2003.
I have never really been a huge birthday person because I never really loved that attention of having a day all to yourself dedicated to celebrating you. It felt awkward to me.
However, this year my birthday has a different, and special meaning and has been something i’ve looked forward to celebrating.
This year has really been life-changing, full of realizations & growth, and quite difficult at times. There definitely was a time where I didn’t necessarily see the light at the end of the tunnel and was stuck within my head.
I also grew tired of wearing a mask. I decided to actually start caring about myself & being mindful of my emotions, thoughts & being in the present moment. I started to live for myself instead of living for others. I really prioritized self-care & learned a new patience with myself as I learned new skills and habits.
Everything about my perspective has changed. This year has been full of enlightenment, loss, empowerment, trauma, and progress. I have grew to love myself and take care of my mind.
I pushed myself to break old habits & encouraged myself to replace them with new, healthier ones.
I am so proud of myself for making it another year. For making it through the past year. For making it through things I never thought I could get through.
Instead of celebrating my birthday with a huge party with a bunch of people, I opted to spend it with those who make me happy and make me feel good about myself.
It was special to celebrate my birthday so intimately.– I was surrounded by true friends.
Celebrate life.
Celebrate supportive loved ones who have been by you.
Celebrate new strength & courage.
Celebrate your worth & beauty.
Celebrate having the opportunity to experience life in a new way because of that new strength.
I am so proud of myself for making it through everything I did this past year.
Honestly, I think that’s certainly something to celebrate.
I know this was short, but i wanted to share. Birthday’s are special in that we made it through another year of life.
Celebrate all of your hard work.
