ad astra

When Anaïs Nin said “I have belonged to you in a way you haven’t to me” and when Byron said “although I am not beloved, still let me love” and when Mary Shelley said “although I may not be yours, I can never be another’s” and when Alexandre Dumas-Fils said “no matter how long I live, I shall live longer than you will love me”

a soft reminder: even though you might be disappointed in how you did this year, you still made a lot of progress. you tried and tried again, so many times. every little thing you achieved. every breakdown you got up from. every moment of happiness you encountered. every little act of self care and kindness you did. it all matters. they all helped you grow. they are all small victories to be proud of. it's not always clear to see, because day to day everything feels the same, but I promise you've come a long way since the beginning of the year. so please be extra gentle with yourself when looking back. be proud of yourself too, if you can. you did well.