Words to Myself Found in Loneliness — It's Okay to Run, You Are Strong

You are not wrong. To myself, who is living strongly even in the midst of suffering.

I have been in a state of terrible loneliness for a long time.
The future looked like nothing but darkness, and in a situation where no one could understand, even my own parents blamed me for being 'selfish' because I was weak and slow to move.
I wanted to run away, but I didn't have the courage to do so.

But now, I want to tell you this.

If you want to run away, it is okay to run away.
You truly have the strength to do so.

We are often strongly led to believe that 'we cannot do anything on our own.'
But in reality, you are stronger than anyone else and are a being who can truly live on your own.

You are kind.
You are wise.
You are loving.

And the children you have raised are growing up wonderfully.
So you can be proud of yourself.
Since I, your future self, am saying it, there is no mistake.

You may be in the depths of despair right now.
But I know.

You have not lost sight of yourself and you continue to learn.
So you will be fine.

If there is a time when you are in pain, suffering, and blaming yourself,
please remember these words.

You are not wrong.
You are strong.
You are a person worthy of being loved.

Let's cherish ourselves and walk forward slowly.

The future will be brighter than you can imagine.