what is a ricochet without a bullet? What is Night without the moon? what good are words without meaning? What is time worth if I don't have you?

When I look back on my life, I know for certain my twenties will have been my greatest teacher. I’ve known heartache, and immeasurable loss. I’ve lost myself, and found her again with the help of a new love. Self love. I have harnessed the art of forgiving, and allowed myself to release what I can’t change. Ive learned to love myself- inside and out- and know that every roll of my belly is beautiful. I love my body. I’ve learned to love who I am. I’ve learned I love who I have become. Happiness is not dependent upon another person, but it sure is sweeter to share it. My twenties taught my me how much I adore my siblings; as much as I love my parents, I don’t have to be them. I have gained true passion in life. A passion to live, and a passion to help others live. My twenties have taught me that things won’t go as planned. Timelines are unrealistic. I have learned my voice is not to be taken for granted. I can fall in love with so many things at once. I have learned the love I deserve is not always the love I have given. I have learned to apologize even when I’m not ready to. I have learned I can always try harder. My twenties taught me that my story is beautiful because it’s mine.