the miseducation of val.

I CANNOT wait to meet you and see all the joy you posses. I know that the story will be a sweet one because God is the author. I hope that you will achieve your goals and even go beyond them. I hope that you experience the beautiful world out there and all the wonderful adventures it contains. I hope you get to enjoy the finer thing in life because you definitely deserve it. I hope you wake up everyday with no regrets. I hope you find a love that is everything you hope for and more. I hope you are continually surrounded by love, joy and most importantly peace. I hope that you fulfill your dreams. I wish nothing but the best for you babygirl. You got this!! 

I wanted to start off by saying that I am sooo proud of you!! It took you a while to get here but I am happy we made it: to the place where you can look in the mirror and like what you see. I am proud that you are putting in the work to become the absolute best version of you. I am proud of all your growth. I love you so much!!! I love the fact that you’ve been able to keep pushing through life’s ups and downs. I love that you have realized and accepted that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be and to trust His timing. 

Just in case no one has told you recently, you are absolutely beautiful. I apologize for all the times I let you become overcome with doubt and self-hate. I’m sorry that you often felt unseen and unheard out there in the real world. I cant believe I allowed you to have such negative feelings about yourself when you’re obviously destined for greatness. I love you sooo much because your story created this current version of me that I am growing to love so much. A version who knows her worth. A version who’s embracing her authentic self. You were always lowkey and soft spoken and I’m happy that I’ve grown to be content with that part of you.