I am who I am because of my failures
Because I have struggled,
Tasted regret
And questioned the time and space I occupy
I am who I am
I am who I am because of rejection;
I’ve experienced in school,
I’ve experienced in applying and being denied for jobs,
And pursuing opportunities that were not in the cards for me
I am who I am because of the instabilities I’ve grown up with
With my identity,
With the two cultures I’m fortunate to call my own,
With my family, my finances, and my self confidence
With my career, my writing, my fashion, and passions
I am who I am because of those I’ve loved and lost
I’ve attempted to love those who could not do so
And those who could not do so
Left my life
And because they left,
They allowed those who could reciprocate my love
To come into my life
I am who I am because I understand
that my failures, regrets, and rejections,
My instabilities, my lost loves,
Make me who I am
With the lessons that they left me
And the opportunities that they allowed me to have in the denials I’ve experienced
I am who I am
We Are the Northwest Series
Bloggers:
Ribicca from Amro Menor
Bailey from Hot
Dress Hot Mess
McKenna from The
Modern Mosaic
Team:
Thatch
Floral | thatchfloral@gmail.com
Hair: Meghann Oliberos | malia0883@gmail.com
Make Up: Renee Saia | reneebridalmakeup@gmail.com
Photography: Jenna Bechtholt Insta: @jennabechtholt | info@jennabechtholt.com
Creative/Styling: Allison from West
Coast Aesthetic | westcoastaesthetic@gmail.com
Denver Nathan
Video | hello@denvernathan.com