Know that I love you unconditionally. If I know what that means. Know that I love you to the best of my ability and that my heart opens up to you and holds a place there for you. Know that I love you no matter what. You can do no wrong in my eyes and you are perfect as you are. I may tell you when I disagree with you, but I will never judge you or forsake you. Know that I want to be, and am wholly here for you. That words cannot express the love I hold for you, with you and receive from you. I feel this love for you because you love me in return and it’s a connection that is cherished above all else. Love, connection, truth, cannot ever be destroyed. No matter what. Know that I love you, and am here with you. I stand by your side, always.

My life is filled with the souls of women I love. The ones who make my belly ache from laughter, who catch my tears. Who show up on my doorstep to celebrate and grieve, who defend me when I’m unkind to myself. These women will love my children, dance as we age, protect my secrets, share in my joy, sing even when we’re sinking in sorrow. They walk close, promising their lives to me—a marriage without a wedding; a commitment without a ring. If you have these women too, remember: the soulmate is a wonderful thought but look how beautiful these love stories are. Look how they make you full.

By Hannah Rosenberg

Who are you? And who are you becoming? Knowing your identity, currently, and who you want to become (or continue to be), is a simple yet deep question that drives the choices we make each day, and who we become in the long run. […] Each action we take is a vote on who we want to become. Who we are today, is slowly changing or being reinforced by each micro decision we take.

It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself. If you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul. If you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy.