Where Silence Begins to Shine: Alive

I am learning to take up space.

The colors around me are not a mask— they are my feelings, loud and honest. Some days I am pink and tender, other days I am blue and deep. Today, I am everything at once.

I look up because I still believe there is something good waiting for me. Even after doubt. Even after hurt.

I am not perfect. My lips are parted with questions, my heart is still figuring things out.

But I am here. Alive. Growing in my own way.

And that is enough.