This one is for everyone who has been the friend pushed aside. This is for the people who are told that their dreams are too big. This is for anyone who has ever made themselves smaller so that everyone around them could get an ego boost. This is for the selfless people who do and do and do and never get anything in return. You are so d*mn important and it's time you realize your worth.

You were not made to be a doormat for your friends, family, or significant others. You were meant to do amazing things and no one should be allowed to snuff out your fire by stomping all over you. You don't have to lay down and let everyone else step on top of you so they can get to the top. One day, you will do amazing things and you should never let anyone take that from you.

I have spent my life being a stepping stone for others. I build people up and I sacrifice for them and expect nothing in return, but all that leads to is me being burnt out physically and mentally. The thing is, sometimes you have to stop doing things for people, especially when it hurts YOU. You have the right to stand up for yourself. There is no need to shrink down or be quiet just because someone else doesn't like it. You are a human being, you can take up space and breathe oxygen and you're allowed to speak your mind, don't let anyone tell you that you can't.

You are beautiful and intelligent and you can do anything you set your mind to no matter what. Your dreams are tangible and no number can ever define you as a person. Your GPA or weight or how much money you have will never make you lesser than someone else. I promise you, once you get the negative people out of your life, things will get better. There is no room for people who make you unhappy or who talk down to you or blame everything on you.

You are unstoppable, you are capable, and you are loved. You are not a doormat or an ATM or a free therapist for everyone you meet. You absolutely are allowed to tell people "no" and they'll still be your friend and if they aren't, then they weren't worth it. You can leave relationships that don't benefit you, that doesn't make you selfish, it just means you're taking care of yourself.

So, let the today be the day you grow and prosper. Be loud, take up as much d*mn space as you want, and be happy. Always remember to stand up for yourself and to love yourself. The next time someone talks down to you, kindly remind them who you are. You are nobody's punching bag, you are a treasure. Go out and grab your dreams.

And never forget "You is kind. You is smart. You is important."