Own Kind of Beautiful

This is for the girl feeling not "enough." This is for the young woman feeling "comparison." This is for the '20's-something women feeling "in-between." This is for the momma's feeling "overwhelmed." This is for the empty nesters feeling "sad." And this is for the wise women who have paved the way(s) for tradition, culture, bravery, and strength who may feel "lonely."

May you remember that there is only one of you and that your feelings are valid. There is nothing wrong with your feelings or with you. It's okay to have space to feel through the disappointment. May you remember that your story matters. Your voice is a force of nature worthy of being heard. That there is always room at the table for you. And that no amount of external validation can measure up to the amount of love inside yourself.

You are one-of-a-kind, beautiful and worthy knitted together inside your momma's womb. And, friend, I hope that today on this beautiful September day, you feel permission to be your own kind of beautiful!

There's room for you here, on The Porch Swing, where healing happens.