Take me as I am
I am
feelings-
They run deep. and strong. and personal.
I am
woman-
I have hormones. and instincts. and issues.
I am
smart-
I love words. a clever joke. or a math puzzle.
I am
average-looking-
With small eyes. a big nose. a few imperfect teeth.
I am
human-
I make mistakes. have flaws. feel embarrassing moments.
I am
capable-
I am! I am! I am!
I am me, and am not another
Take me as I am
And stop apologizing.
Chel Owens 
Very well said. And a wonderful photo, too.
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Thanks. 🙂 I guess I’ll take it.
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Such a brave write Chelsea. Fantastic.
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Thank you so much, Nitin.
It didn’t turn out as movingly poetic as I’d hoped, but I appreciate that you understand how difficult the message was to accept.
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It was perfect Chelsea! 😊
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Awe❤ Thanks!
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You’re welcome 😊🙏🏽
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Brave, I agree! 😊🙏🏽
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❤
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‘…. I am me, take me as I am’ Yes! Very powerful! Love it. 😊🙏🏽
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Thank you! 🙂
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You’re welcome Chelsea!
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I love this! It makes me really feel like writing my own and owning myself… and I guess I need to accept and respect myself as I am now too.
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Thank you. I was writing it to myself. 🙂
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I wish I had your courage
The courage to stand before you bare
To tell you who I am
Able to the world, I am me!
Not what they seem to think
But alas I do not have the courage
No bravery inside
A shell of nothing and no one
Who am I?
Only you can decide
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Bravo! I definitely cannot tell who you are, though; that comes from you. 🙂
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