Anonymous Words of Encouragement

 Blog post #63 of 365

This was allegedly found posted in a university bathroom. I don't know who wrote it but it is worth the read.

To the girl who was raped: You are so strong. I cannot fathom the pain you must have gone through. The fact that you have the bravery to write it (even on a bathroom wall) gives me hope.
To the girl with eating disorders: I promise you, although I don’t know you, you are beautiful, you deserve your health. You deserve freedom from that hell.
To the girl with the alcoholic father: I am so sorry for the agony it must cause. Again, such courage is remarkable you must be such a strong person to see such pain.
To the girl whose father died: Missing them never goes away. The ache of their absence never goes away. But the love they had, the memories you share surely must last. I am sure, out of the bottom of my heart, the people who have left you in this world are exceptionally proud of the person you are.
Every time I see these walls, these confessions, I feel so blessed to know I have the privilege of seeing them. Your moments, these secrets, are all precious even though they are sad. To all of you (including those I did not mention, and those who have not yet written)
-You are worthy.
-You are strong.
-You are brave.
-You are loved.
-Somebody cares.

I found it touching. I don't know if the story is true but I do know the words are encouraging since they are now circulating around the internet.

I know of nobody who isn't worthy of love and respect even if they have taken a wrong turn they still deserve the benefit of the doubt.

Everyone had strength. The key is to recognize it and tap into it when the need arises.

It only takes a minute of bravery to be brave. It is in there, all we have to do is pull it out.

I care enough to keep it circulating because it is encouraging and sweet.