if you can’t
find the words
to defend yourself yet,
let me be the first to say,
you have value
even if those around you
don’t validate you,
you have purpose,
even if your sky
is filled with storm clouds,
you have strength,
even if you are
constantly weighed down
by the burdens of others,
and above all,
you are loved,
even if you don’t feel it.
if the only words
you hear right now
are the thoughts racing
through you mind,
saying you’re alone and not enough,
let me be the first to say,
i have been where you are;
you will be okay.
-to anyone who hasn’t found their voice yet
