I promise to be patient and let you take your time
Holding your hand as we take these steps together
I shall be slow to get angry
And quick to give grace
Cuz darling, we all make mistakes
And even if you slip every hour of every day
I promise to remind you each time, it’s okay

I promise to tell you you’re beautiful
On days when you dissect your reflection
Because darling you were taught
These normal features are imperfections
You were taught to be insecure
But we can unravel that together
And braid a confidence sturdy and better

I promise to be gentle with our body
To priortize nourishment over how we appear
And I’m here to tell you
That this body will continue to change
And with...