I’ve been celebrating my birthday for two weeks now. I think it earned a little extra time this year… for everything I overcame during this last rotation around the sun. Thank you to the friends and family who never once let me feel forgotten. Thank you for holding me while I cried… and laughing with me until I felt light again. Thank you for reminding me of my worth when it felt shaky. You’ve taught me this. My time on this earth is precious. My heart is rare. My body is a home, not a reward. A