To you, who are still hiding parts of yourself from the world -

I see you. I know the weight you carry. The questions, the fears, the quiet dreams you tuck away when no one's watching. I know what it's like to feel like your truth is something you have to hide, something that might cost you love, safety, or belonging. And I want you to know this: you are not alone.

You don't have to rush. You don't have to explain yourself to everyone. You are not less brave for choosing silence, and you are not less worthy because you're still figuring things out. The closet may feel like a prison sometimes, but for many of us, it's also a place of protection - until we're ready. And when you are ready, you'll know. You'll feel it. And when that moment comes, you'll walk out not because someone else told you to, but because you're finally ready to be free.

Don't let anyone make you feel that you're wrong for who you are. Love, in all its forms, is valid. Your existence is not something to apologize for. And one day, whether it's tomorrow or years from now, I hope you find the courage to live your truth - proudly, safely, and in your own time.

Until then, hold on to hope. Love yourself gently. And remember, there is nothing more powerful than a soul who chooses to live honestly.

You are loved. You are enough.

And you are never, ever alone.

- With all my heart,

Someone who's been there, too.