Sensitive. Needy. Envious. Honest. Insecure. Empathetic. Doubting. Jealous. Outspoken. Emotional. Self-conscious. Passionate.
Yep, that’s me. Wait. Stop. Go put a “too” in front of all those words. Now do you see the problem?
All those “toos” mean I get hurt…a lot. So, I want to change. I’ve worked to change. I put myself in situations where I have to change. I spend time with people who help me change. But how much is enough?
I want to be me. To do that, I need to manage the hurt so I’m still willing to show my true self. But I can’t also transform the core of who I am and become someone I’m not. How do I find this happy medium? There has to be a way to become more what I want to be while still keeping the parts that I like.
Also, those situations I put myself in? I need to figure out how long to stay in them, or how to adapt them so they strengthen instead of demolish me. And those people who help me? I need to keep those relationships healthy and honest.
I want to become the perfect me. ‘Cause I think I’ll really like her.
celebrate the (blank) yet to come 
I don’t know about any of that.
I know that you’re a sweetheart, and you’re beautiful, and you’re smart, and you’re strong.
I know that all of that stuff that you used to describe yourself as “too” are exactly what make you who you are. I wouldn’t worry about changing.
My advice? Stop worrying about what anyone else thinks. You know you kick ass…just get on with your ass-kicking self.
Well, if someone as ass-kicking as you thinks I’m ass-kicking, I guess I shouldn’t change a thing!
Seriously though, thank you. I really appreciate you.
Don’t change. Heal. Evolve. Be. xo
Evolve! Yes, that’s it! Oh wait…now I need to change the whole post. Great. Thanks a lot. 🙂
Also, XO!
Listen to this one. She’s smart.
I have lots of smart (and talented and gorgeous) friends, obviously.
Maybe not so smart…but I sure know a good soul when I see one. 😉 I love you JUST the wa-ay you arrre…. LOL