Many of us feel like life has torn us apart so many times that, at this point, we're just a stitchwork mess of things we've found that fit close enough.
Between the physical, emotional, and mental scars of experience, we may not even look the same as when we first started. Life is supposed to be messy, and it's expected to rip through us again and again; and as crippling as the pain may get, it strengthens our hearts. We can look back on our scars and say that we made it through... and show others that they can make it, as well.
Be proud of the beauty in your patchwork colors, of the scars and stitches - the evidence of your existence. You don't have to explain yourself or prove yourself to anyone. You live, and you are enough.
Made with Sakura Micron pens, Copic markers, Prismacolor Colored pencils, and final edits done with Photoshop.