A Thank You Note to the Year That Gave Me Everything and Nothing

Thank you, dear year,

For the beautiful chaos you gifted me.

For the jealous smiles I wore while cheering for others,

And the content discontent that taught me I had enough, yet wanted more.

Thank you for the happy tears that fell without warning,

and the painful laughter that kept me standing when I was breaking inside.

For moments that felt like victories but tasted like lessons,

and losses that quietly shaped my strength.

You gave me crowded loneliness,

silent noise,

and a heart full of grateful longing.

I learned to clap with trembling hands

and smile through storms I never spoke about.

As the New Year begins, I carry forward

not resolutions, but soft courage,

not perfection, but honest hope.

Here’s to welcoming joy with caution,

and pain with grace.

Thank you for the happiness that hurt

and the tears that healed.

I am ready—

whole, broken, thankful.

✨ Hello, New Year. I’m stronger now.Still, be gentle to me!✨