I am Woman

by Elizabeth Denham

I am dreaming bigger than I ever have – putting self-doubt and fear aside Reflecting on who I am, identifying who I want to be Nurturing self while supporting others Learning patience in uncertainty, faith in the unknown.

I have been condemned and celebrated.Devastated and joyful.

I embrace it all.

I embrace the messy, the uncomfortable, the challenging and the impossible.

I hold tight to resilience, fortitude, strength and family.

I walk through pain, fear, disappointment and frustration So that when I know joy, I feel it at the deepest levels Appreciating the beauty that comes from pushing through the trials Believing in the possibilities.

I cling to hope, love, faith and redemptionWhile I look to the future – every day striving to be…

…a tornado of joy.