It takes a long time for you to trust someone, to let them in. It takes quite a bit of knocking before you open the door and allow them to see the interior of your heart. Maybe they are still on the front porch, maybe they have had a peek inside or maybe they are so comfortable within your heart it is as if they own it. No matter where the mark lands on the trust meter, their opinion has been vitally important to you and I am here to tell you that you are not what they say you are.

Your stories are valuable. If they are important enough that you captured them in your memory, then they are important enough to be captured aloud.

Your thoughts are interesting. Your mind is unique and therefore, the thoughts should be shared to expand others' minds as well.

Your rambling is fun. So what if you cannot focus on one subject when talking or so what if your "boring" stories sometimes take 10-15 minutes to tell? Your passion and excitement is fun and is what makes you you.

Your silence is okay. Maybe there are times when you do not wish to speak or you do not have anything to say. That is okay. You are not here solely for others' entertainment; you do not need to appease others who are uncomfortable with silence.

Your dreams are incredible and attainable. Do not let others who are afraid of your potential scare you away from your own power.

Your fears are valid, but you can overcome them. We all deserve acknowledgement, do not let someone dismiss your fears because they are "silly". On the other hand, do not let anyone tell you that your fears are bigger than you.

Your laugh is beautiful. It is a manifestation of your joy, do not let that be robbed from you because someone finds the sound unpleasant. Anyone who says that is probably an unpleasant person.

Your hobbies are important. If they do not want to join you, so be it; however, do not let them tear you down for what you enjoy doing.

Keep telling your stories, speaking your mind, rambling on about nonsense, being silent when you have nothing to say. Continue dreaming big, fighting your fears, laughing loudly and pursuing what brings you joy. Do not stop being yourself just because someone else is insecure or judgmental. You are not annoying.