i feel like a whole complete person, somehow more real than when i was younger, Velveteen Rabbit 🐇 style
but also i catch myself being selfish, inconsiderate, unfair, dramatic, lazy, passive-aggressive, fearful, judgmental, imperfect... often in little ways, sometimes more
his presence is motivation to make choices i respect, to practice self-compassion and integrity, to more often be the person i want to be 🫶