Here's to the kids who
Need validation
to feel worthy

Here's to the kids who
Need permission
to be themselves

To the kids who
cry themselves to sleep
because things can be too much

To the kids who
always always feel
they do not belong

To the kids who
keep everything to themselves
because they're tired

Of being misunderstood
Of being ridiculed
Of being judged

Here's to that kid
I am that kid.