A year of discovery and surrender.

of talking, and writing, and being uncomfortable.

of truth.

A year of taking deep breaths.

of crying, smiling, laughing and climbing out of grey days.

of struggle.

A year of hugging and saying, “I love you.”

of letting other people say, “I love you.”

of kindness.

A year of caramel and sea salt.

of butter, bacon, and bagels.

of forgiveness.

A year of numbers.

of birthdays, anniversaries, and babies.

of life.

A year of freedom and flying.

of acceptance and understanding and traveling.

of holding hands.

A year, the year, I became myself.