I am thirteen. I am at that awkward age where I am no longer a child, but not yet an adult. I am in the middle, caught between two worlds.
I am thirteen, and I am changing. My body is changing. My voice is changing. My thoughts are changing. I am becoming someone new, someone I don't even recognize.
I am thirteen, and I am afraid. I am afraid of the changes that are happening to me. I am afraid of what the future holds. I am afraid of not being good enough.
I am thirteen, and I am hopeful. I am hopeful that the changes that are happening to me will make me a better person. I am hopeful that the future will be bright. I am hopeful that I will be able to achieve my dreams.
I am thirteen, and I am strong. I am strong enough to face the changes that are happening to me. I am strong enough to face the future. I am strong enough to achieve my dreams.
I am thirteen, and I am me. I am unique. I am special. I am loved.
I am thirteen, and I am proud.