I forgive myself for the mistakes I’ve made.

I admire myself for continuing to try everytime I have failed.

I am proud of myself for being an honest person.

I appreciate my ability to feel things deeply, and how I speak when it is easier to be silent.

I believe in my ability to never let someone silence me again. I believe in my ability to not let others opinions of me disfigure how I see myself.

I see the patience that I give, the forgiveness that I offer and the unconditional love that I show to the people in my life.

I respect myself enough to stand up to anyone, in any situation that makes my self worth feel threatened.

I recognize that I am a good mother, one that encourages her children to see themselves as more than what they can offer. I recognize that I have gone to extreme lengths to show my kids that I will never give up on them, and will fight for the life they deserve.

I cherish the desire I have to face the negative parts of me that need growth and work on them no matter what it takes. I cherish my ability to apologize, recognize when I’m wrong and make real changes to heal the damages I have caused.

I value my willingness to struggle rather than make decisions I know will be harmful to my mental health and to my family.

I am strong for keeping my heart open, when life has shown time and time again that it is painful and unsafe to do so.

I am confident in the way I look and the way I present myself.

I am grateful that I choose to be vocal instead of being lukewarm, and that I stand up for people who can’t stand up for themselves.

I am firm in the belief that I am worthy of love, friendship, forgiveness and respect.

Life has a way of beating us down, stripping us to our core and leaving us naked and ashamed.

I experience guilt for things I have done, but I refuse to experience shame.

I am a good person. I am a strong person. I am a person of integrity. I am full of love, emotion and generosity.

No matter how difficult this year has been, no matter how difficult this life has been, I will stand on these words. Nothing can take something away from me that they don’t have ownership of. I will continue to be proud of the life I have lived, and since no one has walked in my shoes, and no one has lived inside my head, no one can take that pride from me.