You matter

If you're hurting today, be kind to yourself.

in spite of racing thoughts, weighted dread,
addiction's pull, and disorders' chaos,

you are Here.

in spite of haters' spittle, Identity confusion,
misunderstandings and calamities

you still Hear:
that small still voice within that tells you to

start small
take a step
do the thing
reach out
reach over
connect

You matter.

Proof?

Your self doubt - which fueled madness and suffering today, lecturing that you don't matter, that if you did surely there would be a word for you somewhere - also took you by the hand, through trillions of letters on millions of FB Posts to these 3 words:

you are loved