If I could go back in time, I would wrap my arms around the little girl I once was. I’d tell her she is strong, even in the moments when she feels small. I’d remind her that even though she didn’t always feel loved, she has always been worthy of love.

I wish she had been hugged more, held more, cherished more. She deserved that. She deserved so much more than she ever received.

And if I could, I’d whisper to her: You are not broken. You are enough. One day, you’ll see the strength that’s been inside you all along.

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