I have been beat up by the waves of doubt more times than I can ever count.

I have been stepped on by the foot of insecurity and have been brought down by critical eyes.

I have been to the depths of pain that you could never imagine visiting,

And I have had the perseverance and energy to make my way back up.

I have scars on my heart from all the battles I've fought and I am who I am because of all these battles.

And if you judge me for being who I am, I will no longer let you linger.

I will drop you like the weight you've been; trying to pull me down.

And believe me; I won't regret it for a single second.

-A.A.