Watching you grow has been one of the joys of my heart.

You shine in ways you don’t even notice, & I see it!

Every gentle step & choice.

It’s just us in this moment, & I’m simply grateful to witness who you’re becoming.

You deserve to feel proud of yourself, I already am!

I know things have been rough, & you’ve been carrying a lot lately.

I just wanted to remind you that you are amazing, & I love you more than anything.

I believe in you, because you’re stronger than you know.

No matter what, I’m right here, at your side, through all of it

"You always let your emotions get in the way, Ezriana, you don’t think."

I’ve heard that most of my whole life, that loving is a flaw & caring makes me weak.

My emotions are why I survived all the abuse.

If being “too much” means I won’t turn cold, then I’ll stay too much.

I’ll hold on, even if fear shakes me.

Even if nothing’s ending, even if you’re right here.

I just need to feel you, fully, before the world reminds me I could lose you.