Be Wary of Labels

Be wary of labels, my friend.

It is tempting to say I am a Mother, Teacher, Survivor.

I am a Victim, Uncle, Pacifist.

I am Sick, Lonely, Sad.

I am an Introvert, Extrovert, Empath.

The truth is simpler.

I mother.

I teach.

I have survived.

I feel sick.

I feel lonely.

I feel sad.

I can act introverted extroverted, empathic (and empathetic!)

Be wary of labels, my friend.

Do not limit yourself.

Do not deny yourself.

Do not define yourself.

Be wary of labels, my friend.

Shout "I am!"

I AM.

I.

Am.

You are all of these things, and you are none of these things.

You are.