It takes a level of bravery to show the parts of us that aren't very appealing. To have the courage to be judged, to be viewed through real time glasses vs rose colored ones.

I am willing to have the hard conversations, to be able to have a relationship with the boys that they feel comfortable enough to call me out, to check me and do it in a way that feels safe for all of us.

I will keep fighting to break cycles, I will own my ugly, I will apologize when I mess up. I want more and I'm willing to do the work to get it.