A letter from May 27, 2025

To My Tired, Genuine Self, I see you. I see how much you give even when no one asks. How you stay kind, even when your heart is breaking. How you choose sincerity in a world that often takes it for granted. You’ve been called a people pleaser. But deep down, you know the truth: You are not trying to please people. You are trying to love them the way you wish someone would love you. And that is not weakness. That is bravery. You’ve given so much of yourself to others but now, it’s time to come home to you. It’s okay to choose yourself now. To rest. To say “no.” To stop proving your worth through what you give away. You are not selfish for needing space. You are not bad for wanting kindness in return. You are not less just because you’re tired. You are kind. You are real. You are sincere. And that will always, always be enough. So breathe, love. Take your time. Heal in your own rhythm. You don’t have to carry everyone anymore. You matter too. With love, Your truest self