baby steps

20.

finally,

we've stepped

onto the road

to confidence.

our feet will

get used to the

new gravel,

different to

the safe pavement,

and learn to walk

alongside it.

we'll know it's there -

our comfort zone of self-doubt -

but we will not go back.

we are out,

having gotten the confidence

to try anew

and the freedom from the

anxious confines of ourselves -

it's nice.

we're learning to smile

without hesitating

and speaking

without second-guessing

and it's really,

really,

nice.

we're getting there,

and each small little step

shakes less

and becomes

more

certain.

🌱