Some say your family stays with you forever.
Some say a devoted partner stays with you until death.
Some believe virtue is your last refuge.
Others say your children will be there for you.
But I say the pain you’ve endured over the years, even after you’ve healed, is your true lifetime companion.
The scars it leaves behind are the ones that will never abandon you.
They quietly remind you of what you’ve lost, of your struggles and deprivation.
Embrace your pain, for it will stay with you for life.
A badge of the strength you’ve built and the wisdom you’ve gained.