A letter from May 21, 2025

I want to take a moment, just for us, to pause and reflect. I think it's time to check in—how are you really doing? Not just on the surface, not just with the "I'm fine" responses, but deep down. Are you okay? I know it’s been a journey, hasn't it? A long one. You’ve been through so much—more than many would ever know. And I see how hard you’ve fought, even when you felt like the world didn’t see you. You’ve kept going, even when every step forward felt like two steps back. And right now, in this very moment, I want you to acknowledge something important: you’re still here. That’s a victory. Don’t forget that. But how do you feel? Emotionally, I know it’s not always easy to admit. Some days, it feels like the weight of everything you’re carrying is just too much. You give and give, and sometimes it feels like it’s never enough. You wonder if anyone truly sees your efforts, sees the quiet battles you fight every single day. I want you to know that you are seen. You are heard. You matter. And even though it’s hard to see sometimes, you’re enough—not because of what you do for others, but because of who you are. You don’t have to prove anything. You don’t have to be everything. You’re allowed to just be, without apology. I know you’ve been hard on yourself. So many times, you’ve looked back at your mistakes and let them define you. The things you wish you could undo, the regrets that weigh heavy on your heart. You’re carrying guilt that doesn’t belong to you. It's okay to stumble. It’s okay to fall. You’ve made mistakes—yes, we all do. But those mistakes don’t make you broken. They’re part of your story, not the end of it. And I need you to remember that—you're still worthy, even with your flaws. You have every right to be proud of who you are today, because you’ve survived everything that was meant to break you. And what about those relationships? The ones where you’ve poured your heart out, hoping for the same love and understanding in return? It’s easy to feel like you’re giving so much of yourself to people who may never fully appreciate it. I see you. I see how much you’ve given, how much you’ve loved. But here’s the truth: you cannot keep giving when you’re empty. You deserve the same love, the same kindness, the same care that you so freely give others. So I need you to start asking for it. I need you to start giving that love back to yourself. You deserve it. Don’t wait for someone else to fill that void—be your own source of strength, your own foundation. And when you do that, you’ll see that the love you seek will come to you, not as a need, but as a reflection of the love you’ve learned to give yourself. I know there’s been a distance between you and your spirituality lately. You’ve wrestled with doubt, with frustration, maybe even with a feeling of abandonment. There have been days when you’ve questioned where God is, and if He’s really walking with you through this. But here’s the truth: He never left you. He’s been with you in the darkest moments, in the moments when you felt like you couldn’t go on. God has always been there, even when it didn’t feel like it. His love never changes, even when life does. And maybe now, it’s time to lean into that love, even when it feels hard. Trust that He has a plan for you, even when the path isn’t clear. It’s okay to be uncertain, but don’t forget—God is certain. He sees you, He loves you, and He’s holding you, even in your doubts. Let’s talk about your goals. I know you feel behind sometimes. You’ve looked at the dreams you set for yourself, the things you wanted to accomplish by now, and wondered why they haven’t materialized. You’ve asked yourself, “What’s wrong with me?” But listen carefully: nothing is wrong with you. Your journey is just different. It may not look like you thought it would, but it’s still YOUR journey. Your progress doesn’t need to be on anyone else’s timeline. It’s okay to take your time. Your dreams are still there, waiting for you, and so are you. You’re not lost, even when it feels like you are. You’re simply still figuring things out, and that’s more than okay. So, how are you really doing, deep down? Honestly? You’re doing better than you think. I know it doesn’t always feel that way. I know some days, the weight of everything you’re holding feels too heavy to carry. But I need you to hear me now: You’ve survived it all. Every setback, every mistake, every heartbreak—you’ve survived. You are stronger than you realize. The fact that you’re still here, still fighting, still trying—well, that’s proof that you’re doing something right. What’s next? It’s simple: Be gentle with yourself. Don’t demand perfection, don’t expect everything to be figured out today. Just keep going. Keep trusting. Keep loving yourself the way you’ve loved others. And remember, the road doesn’t need to be straight. It doesn’t need to be easy. It just needs to be yours. Take the time to fill your cup. You deserve it. And when you do, you’ll find that you can give even more love, even more strength, to those around you. But only after you’ve given that love to yourself. You are enough. You are worthy. You are loved. And no matter what, you’ve got this.