I am strong
Because I have known struggles
I am powerful
Because I have known hardship
I am successful
Because I have known failure
I am confident
Because I have known insecurity
I am beautiful
Because I have known self-acceptance
I am giving
Because I have known loss
I am patient
Because I have known endurance
I am compassionate
Because I have known suffering
I am loving
Because I have known heartbreak
And I am wise
Because I have known life.
Dr. Ziva Spangenberg
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