Jan 29
when the lights dim right before a movie starts. when the train leaves your hometown. when you find an old birthday card. when you laugh so hard you forget what hurt. when someone says "I'm proud of you" and you feel it. when you catch your reflection and actually recognize yourself. when you drive past your old school and the world feels smaller. when growing up feels less scary. when someone understands without asking. when an old song hits you the same way it did years ago. when you finally stepped forward instead of shrinking back. when a long-ago memory suddenly returns in perfect color. when you feel hope again, quietly, like a soft restart.
