I have lived a life where I have felt misunderstood, unappreciated, unsupported and outright harmed by a whole lot of people who should have been the ones taking care of me. Over the last few days I have been fighting a battle with my family where I have been desperately trying to make my feelings known to them, to share my thoughts about decisions being made that I believe would affect me very negatively. I was using my voice to stand up for myself, and honestly, in my family that never turns out well for me.

It’s been really difficult, and yesterday I went to sleep without posting a joyful because I really couldn’t think of anything. Today I seek to acknowledge, even celebrate the fact that now I am no longer fighting these battles alone, I am supported, I am loved, and that brings me tremendous joy.

I don’t know if there is such a person out there for everyone, or if everyone is supposed to find their person. For years I never thought I would find that person. Today isn’t the first day I am feeling joy because my person is my person, and that they are in my life, but I am feeling it especially strong right now.

Gina has had my back for a long time. She has always been unflinchingly supportive of me and despite my challenges, her support is also unwavering.

Sometimes I lose track of that a little, and I feel alone. With Gina though – I know it is and always will be Me And You Against The World – and that makes me smile and fills my world with joy.

I’m helpless I can’t talk or even stand
My heart won’t start until I get from you
The look that says you love me too
Me and you against the world