Today, I celebrate my life — not the way the world sees me, but the way I know myself. I am a woman who has faced judgment, whispers, and stares. I live in a world that often tells me I am “different,” that my face, my nose, my skin, my body should be something else.

But today, I choose to see my strength, my courage, my survival. I choose to honor every day I’ve made it through — every smile I’ve shared, every challenge I’ve faced, every heart I’ve touched. 💛

I am more than appearances. I am resilient, bold, and worthy of love. I am proud of who I am, exactly as I am. And on this birthday, I remind myself: the world may try to define me, but only I get to define my story.

So here’s to me — my life, my journey, my courage. 🎉 May I continue to grow, to shine, and to show that beauty and worth are measured not by the mirror, but by the heart. ❤️