That One Kid Who Freaked Out, Or Whatever

You will never again be the person who had never tried tacos, because after you try one that person no longer exists. In a way he'll die, and someone new and more experienced will take his place." And

So I squeeze his hand, and it's really warm and hand-shaped, and we walk around the beach, and explore a little

If I open up, it gets me, Dad. It gets me, and I don't know if I'm strong enough to stand it.

Life just gets better. Which is not to say that it's always easy.

I am worthy. I am enough. Safe. Secure. Worthy. Enough.

I am a whole, complete person, worthy just as I am. And I am enough.