Maybe You Hate This Day

Maybe you hate this day.

Maybe you're seeing all the social media posts from your friends who are clearly in love.

Maybe you're seeing all the bouquets at work that aren't for you.

Maybe you went into any store within the last week and felt like you had to walk through a gauntlet of triggers, thanks to hearts everywhere.

Maybe you're just missing your person that much more today.

Maybe you had special Valentine's Day memories with your person.

Maybe you didn't, and today just makes you wish you had.

Maybe you've never gotten to experience a romantic Valentine's Day in your life.

Maybe you've never 'had a person' in that way, but you achingly wish for that.

Maybe you've achingly wished for that for years, and...you'd stop wanting it if you could, but you can never seem to pull that one off.

Maybe you've started to wonder if it will ever happen for you.

Maybe this day, as much as you tell yourself you're going to ignore it, breaks through anyway—because our culture is just. so. relentless. with its holidays, and it wears away your resolve to soldier through, unmoved.

Maybe you know that today, the tears are inevitable.

If any of this describes you or if today brings any kind of unique pain for you, I want you to know:

I see you.
I get it.
My heart is with you.

Your pain is valid. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise—or shame you for feeling it.
You are worthy of love and belonging.
You are not alone.