Xoxo by Shelah Riley Photography

“I am learning….

To accept not only myself for who I am, but for where I am in my journey.

That it’s okay not to be “perfect” or “passable,” because we all have our off days and don’t have to do things to appease others.

That my comfort and love of myself doesn’t have to come from society’s acceptance of who I want to be.

That it is ok to just be, and be present in the moment, and not plan the next 500 steps.

It is better to have a few people in my life who love and accept me for who I am, rather than many who tolerate me or want to suppress my expression.

I am learning to love and respect myself again.” -