I struggle and fight, trip and fall

 Yes, I know that sometimes I struggle and fight, trip and fall..

And all you do is want to help me because you care about me.

I love you for that, but this is my journey and there are just some things I have to do on my own.

It doesn’t mean I don’t care about you or that I always want to do it all by myself.

It just means that I have gotten this far in my life with courage, strength and belief.

Belief that I can do anything if I put my mind to it.

Belief that I’m strong enough to get knocked down and still get up and keep fighting.

Belief that I’m going to get where I need to be, one way or another.

Maybe I won’t take the easy road and perhaps I’ll fall a time or two, but I’ve got this, I’ll figure it out- I always do.

So, if you want to support me, cheer me on and hold my hand through the hard stuff, step out, step up and be the person I need you to be.

I’m not asking you for anything..except to just be yourself.

I don’t want you to try to save the day or fight the battles for me.

I’m hard to read some days and there’s times when you can’t figure out what I’m going through,

But that’s okay.

Stand beside me through the storms and look for me when the rain stops,

Because sometimes, I’ll need you to be there to help me pick up the pieces and heal from the hardships.

But above all else, know this:

Beyond the tough times and struggles of a life well traveled, I’ll be there,

Waiting for you with a smile on my face and fire in my soul.

I’m many things in this life: friend, lover, partner, sibling,provider..

But what I will always be most of all is a fighter and survivor.

And no one can ever take that away from me.