*being a woman*

Being a woman,

I realize it took a while for me to know my worth.

It took years of thinking I was not beautiful,

comparing myself to countless others who I believed were smarter and more worthy,

and failing to meet the expectations of those I love the most.

It took a lot of losing myself, 

to finally shatter 

and feel the wounds 

deeply

and all at once.

I thought it was over then and there.

But you know what?

I started slowly rising,

rising above it all.

I discovered my inner peace,

expressed love to every part

counted my blessings,

and am taking it day by day.

Nothing is perfect 

but if you take the baby steps 

 to fight for yourself 

and know you are enough,

it's all it takes to win every battle life throws your way.

As a women,

there will be plenty.

But you will be more prepared 

than ever.