On her birthday

On her birthday, little Lily woke up with bandages on her face—but her spirit remained untouched. The mirror reflected wounds, but her heart held courage far stronger than fear. When doubt tried to creep in, her mother gently placed a small tiara on her head and whispered words that would last a lifetime: the world may see scars, but she sees a champion.

In that quiet moment, something powerful happened. Lily learned that strength is not measured by what we lose, but by what we choose to believe about ourselves. Scars do not define defeat; they tell stories of survival. True beauty is not found in perfection, but in resilience, hope, and the courage to rise again.

That day, Lily didn’t just celebrate another year of life. She stepped into her crown, not as a victim, but as a reminder that real strength always shines from within.