Every day I wake and reaffirm to myself.
It is not easy, it is how I survive.
I am important.
I am worth telling my story, and my truth.
I deserve love and loving-kindness.
I can be shown compassion and dignity.
My health is center.
I will no longer ignore my body’s signals.
My mental health is not shameful.
My struggles are not embarrassing. Failing is not a reason to give up.
Each day is different.
Things may seem good or bad.
To seem does not mean To Be.
I can do this.
I will do this.
I am doing this.
Even if my heart feels heavy.
Feeling is a temporary state of being.
Even if I am shaking.
I breathe.
I focus.
I am.
Love, Aubrey ʕ♥ᴥ♥ʔ 08/29/2020
Aubrey Zyoga 