Barack: You told me all those years ago that you couldn’t promise me the world, but you could promise me an interesting life. Of course, you outdid yourself and managed to give me both.
Eight years in the crucible, and not once did you melt from the heat. Not once did you let it harden you. Instead, you used it to reveal your truest essence: your stubborn optimism and unflinching courage, your dazzling brilliance and unpretentious decency, your ferocious work ethic and absolutely unshakable moral fiber.
Parents, please don’t be afraid of IEPs, therapy, counseling, tutoring, or extra support for your children. Support is not failure. Support helps children grow. 💕💕💕💕💕👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
30+ is literally where it’s at. Even on my lowest days I still find perspective, joy, patience and love for myself that my 20s didn’t afford me. It’s a great time.