You think you deserve pain because of all the bad things that have happened to you.

You didn’t deserve the pain then and you certainly don’t deserve it now.

How about I tell you all the things you deserve.

Like happiness. And laughter.

Laughing so hard that you snort and cry. But not sad tears. Happy tears.

And love. The love from the children in your life. But also the love you share with your partner.

What if I told you that you deserve these things?

Would you believe me?

Would you believe that you deserve to smile and enjoy the good days and not have to ask

“What’s the catch?”

What if I told you there isn’t one.

That you deserve good things

Just

Because

You’re

You