surviving the storm

after the storm

what if the key to the chain
is to allow the feelings to come and go
like a wave that washes ashore
don't force yourself to not feel at all
nor, let the feelings override you
take a step back
breath
regroup
your feelings are valid
you are real
so sit down, it's okay
I know you're feeling as if your feelings
Control and consume you
but you are the captain and roots
of your mind body and soul
so feel
don't stop it
try not to let it take it over
but accept and move on
after the storm
the calm will come
I promise

- my mom's wise words