Before the Year Ends

Before this year ends, pause for a moment. Look at how far you’ve come—

from the days you thought you wouldn’t make it. Not all plans worked

out, but you’re still here. Breathing. Fighting.

Before this year ends, let go of the weight— the pain that wasn’t your fault,

the people who didn’t choose you, and the things that were never meant for you.

And before the year finally closes, be thankful. Not because it was easy—

but because even when it was hard, you didn’t give up.