When you start to rewrite the story of not-mattering, you start to find a new center. You remove yourself from other peoples mirrors and begin speaking more fully from your own experience, your own knowing place. You become better able to attach to your pride and more readily step over all the despites. It doesnt remove the obstacles, but Ive found that it helps to shrink them. It helps you to count your victories, even the small ones, and know that youre doing okay.

The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama