From a journal entry.

i remind myself to remember these moments. 

the first time a boy breaks my heart. 
the first time i receive an acceptance letter i am truly proud of. 
the first cross country road trip i take. in the hopes of leaving my demons behind, nonetheless.

and the first time i decide to fight for myself.

i remind myself to hold close the people who loved me unconditionally along the way. the ones who held my hand in grocery stores when i sobbed uncontrollably. the ones who showed up unexpectedly and at the most perfect moment in my life. 

and the ones who proved to me in the end that everything in this world happens for a reason.

xx