You and you alone get to decide who you are.
Don’t let people shame you.
Don’t let people blame you for your past.
If people try to deny your history, dig your heels even deeper into your own conviction of yourself.
Let the footsteps of your ancestors guide you.
When they try to silence your voice, sing louder, write more passionately, never let them dim you.
When they try to distract, discourage and demand you stop – Disobey them. Create more. Be seen. Let it all pour out.
When people hold your sins against you, forgive yourself and move on.
You have been through far too much to allow others the dishonor of trying to define you against your will.
The quickest way out of fear is faith.
And the absolute best way to let someone know who you are is to show them by staying true to your heart no matter what and doing everything in your power to make all of your own dreams come true.
