I am stronger than I perceive myself to be, even with the massive doubts I cast upon me, I am not withering inside, shadows covering my soul, no, I am strong, almost invincible. I am positive, even though I wonder and question my skills, I am wise even if I’m struggling, I can make it through this, stand erect, proudly, I will, I will, I will. Heaven knows how hard I am trying to 'be', trying to make it through struggles, my internal catastrophes. I will wear a smile, stop asking others so many questions, for guidance, assurance, validation, I will become the confident woman I still am, not once was, but who I am still, I will direct myself through life stridently, with my wooden oars, glide elegantly through the current, I will. I’ll guide this rowboat on a path of my own, I’ll stop this nonsense swimming in my head, this overwhelming self-doubt, and I’ll convince myself that there’s nothing to fear, I will make it through these trying times, just watch me, my dears. © 2020 Lauren M. Hancock. All rights reserved. Photo by Patrick Hendry on Unsplash
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