We are not defined by our tragedies

We are not defined by our tragedies. 

I’ve gone through some tough times, moments that seemed to define my existence. For a long while, I felt like my pain was my identity. It was hard to see beyond the suffering, beyond the labels that tragedy placed on me.

Good things would often come my way, but I wouldn't let them in because I felt I didn't deserve them. Life would present opportunities for me to be an empowered version of myself, but all I could see were my wounds.

But over time, I learned something crucial: we are so much more than the hardships we've endured. Our tragedies might shape us, but they do not define us. We are defined by our strength, our resilience, and our ability to heal and grow.

If you're resonating with this, I hope you find the strength to pick yourself back up, hold your own hand, and remind yourself that you are not defined by your tragedy. 

Let's support each other on this journey toward healing. 💜💙