Author's Note

Intended to be spoken by the following characters, who are caregivers in my stories:

Twilight
Bow Hothoof And Windy Whistles
Spitfire
Rainbow Dash
Silverstream
Princess Celestia
Mesma

This Is Me

Acceptance is hard to find. So I try everything I can to show that to others. Because I know how I feel when others do not accept me. So every day I try and say something to make somebody else feel accepted and loved. And I felt like I did a good job. But somehow it wasn’t enough and I felt like I was not living up to my potential. I needed to show someone that I cared beyond the normal means of friendship or family. To make somebody understand that they are cared about, that they are accepted completely for who they are, and not who others want them to be.

And I tried to find that, but I could not seem to. And I started to lose hope- until I found you.

And you made me see the beauty in others. To show who you are and let yourself be vulnerable all for me. And it amazes me how strong you are to do that for anyone, let alone me. So I try and show you how I see you, and how strong you are and how brave you are, for showing this part of yourself to me. And trusting me to take care of you, and giving me more hope than I can think of, and helping me find this part of who I am, and giving me the greatest gift that I can think of- because you gave me you.

So every hug, every smile, every kiss, every loving look is me trying to say thank you for giving that to me. And I know that you get discouraged because you feel ashamed, and you think that you are different and that you are alone.

But you are not any of those things in my eyes, because I see underneath all of that to who you are inside. To somebody who deserves love, somebody who deserves acceptance, somebody who deserves happiness. And so I strive every day to give that to you. Because you deserve it. Because you are being who you were meant to be. And that is what I see when I look at you.

So anytime you are feeling bad about yourself I hope you look at me and try to see what I see when I look at you. And sometimes I am selfish and I want you to myself. But when I see the look on your face when you make a new friend, or tell a family member about this part of you, I am reminded that this is not about me. It is about you and your needs, and your wants. So I try and meet them as best I can, and I let others help me when they are willing. Because all I want for you is to be able to look in the mirror at yourself and smile. And be able to say, with pride,

“This is me."