We Suffer.

Rebirth is painful.

Trust me, I know.

It feels like you’ve been

pulled from the inside out,

and everything that you’ve

ever kept neatly tucked away

is suddenly exposed,

raw and tender

in the sunlight.

Unfortunately,

rebirth is necessary.

Those vulnerabilities will

never have the chance

to become strengths if

they’re left to fester

under the skin,

and you will never

experience growth

if you remain in

an emotional and

mental straightjacket.

Open every wound

and let the light pour in.

Kiss your scars with

rose petals and remind

yourself that you

are only human,

and suffering is not

the destination,

but simply the journey.