Prepared

You know what they don't prepare you for?

They don't prepare you for the calm after the storm.

They don't prepare you for the gentle embrace.

They don't prepare you for the gentle hands that wipe the tears.

They don't prepare you for the one that heals your heart.

They don't prepare you for a new start.

You know what else they don't prepare you for?

They don't prepare you to love life again.

They don't prepare you to trust again.

They don't prepare you to bloom from the rubble.

They don't prepare you to live fully.

You know what they do prepare you for?

They prepared you for growth.

They prepared you for real love.

They prepared you for true happiness.

They prepared you for being stronger.

They prepared you for being the best version of you.

But most importantly...

They prepared you to fight for better days.

They prepared you to fight for love.

They prepared you to never give up.

They prepared you to seize every moment.

They prepared you for a second chance.

Fight the good fight.

Fight for those who fight for you.

Love those who love you.

And always know...

You are perfectly prepared for what this life is.

-AJ