It helps me to know — really know — that who I am is who I have always been. I have this perception that I was this horribly mean awful person when I was young teenager to my mid twenties. The truth is, there is just more forgiveness to grant that younger self. “She was hurting and needed to be mean to keep herself safe and keep people at a distance.”

What she really needed then and now is for me to LOVE her — all of who she was and is!! I do this by shifting my view, and if I saw a girl that age behaving and treating people that way, I know she is hurting and finding her way through this life. I would offer her kindness and empathy and the space to grow. Just as these people who are reentering my life did. I am so thankful and I love you all. I am sure there are more on their way. Hooray. I am grateful for you all too! Great LOVE and appreciation

Caralyne Rose Noble