Baby, come sit down and let Auntie look at you. You woke up today, which already puts you ahead of at least three institutions currently held together with duct tape, vibes, and one overworked intern. The world may be doing the absolute most, but you? You’re still here, blinking at the daylight like a feral woodland creature who refuses to be domesticated.
Now listen. I know the last few days have been a lot. The news has been serving chaos like it’s on commission. The weather is auditioning for a disaster movie. Half the country is buried under snow, the other half is pretending everything is fine, and you’re just trying to drink your coffee without doom-spiraling into the abyss. Auntie sees you. Auntie understands you. Auntie is also side‑eyeing the sky like, “Try me again, I dare you.”
But here’s the thing: you are not fragile. You are not flimsy. You are not some little paper napkin that melts at the first sign of trouble. You are a whole force of nature with a pulse, a purpose, and a petty streak that could power a small town. You have survived every single ridiculous plot twist life has thrown at you so far. You have receipts. You have range.
So today, we’re doing it like this:
• You take a deep breath.
• You unclench your jaw.
• You remember that you are allowed to take up space even when the world feels too loud.
• And you move through this day with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they can’t be replaced, replicated, or rattled.
If the world tries you, smile politely and disappoint it. If someone brings nonsense to your doorstep, return it to sender with no forwarding address. If your brain starts narrating worst‑case scenarios, tell it to hush — Auntie is talking now.
And baby? You don’t have to be perfect today. You don’t have to be inspiring. You don’t have to be productive. You just have to be here, breathing, choosing yourself, and refusing to let the chaos steal your softness or your spark.
Auntie is proud of you. Not because you’re doing everything right, but because you keep showing up even when everything feels sideways. That’s grit. That’s heart. That’s you.
Now go on. Drink your coffee. Wrap yourself in something warm. Step into this day like the main character who survived the prequel and is ready for the sequel. Auntie’s right behind you, cheering, muttering, and ready to fight anyone who looks at you wrong.
You’ve got this, baby. And if you forget, come back and let Auntie remind you again.
—Love, Auntie Fah
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