Welcome Here

Welcome here
You've made it

You were hurt for a long time
But happy for longer than you know

You fought everyday
Even when it didn't feel like a fight
You still think back
You still remember the moments:
The car, the coffee place, the long drives

You still love a small part
But ache for the you that was hurt
She is still there, crying and afraid
She doesn't know she will become you

You are amazing
You have achieved everything you've set out to accomplish so far
You have degrees plural, live in New York City, have someone who loves you and wants to have forever with you

You have students that love you
Even when you mess up, they see that you care
They know they matter to you

You have friends from long ago and far away and nearby
You have family that loves you and new family that loves you too

You are so close to loving the you you are and caring for the you you've been
You are where you're supposed to be