It took me a long time to realize what exactly the word safe means. From a simple Google search, I can tell you that safe means “protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost. “But what does that mean in every day life?

Before, I was always cautious with every step that I took. Looking over my shoulder, clutching my arms around my body. I think moved quickly and out of the way. My eyes started scanning the room and my ears were listening to anything but the sound of my footsteps. I was alert.

Then, I met you.

I can feel your presence hovering a few feet from me and crowded rooms. I watch my body language for any sign. I listen to the sound of your voice coming through your mom‘s truck speakers making sure I wasn’t alone after a car accident.I can feel your presence hovering a few feet from me and crowded rooms. I watch my body language for any sign. I listen to the sound of your voice coming through your mom‘s truck speakers making sure I wasn’t alone after a car accident.

You’re the reason that I feel comfortable in a sea of your friends getting to know me. You’re the reason that I am not afraid to show how I am feeling, and can ask for a comforting hand. You’re the reason I know that I’m not alone when bad things happen. Because no matter what, I know now that I will be taken care of and properly cared for.

You’re the reason I feel safe in this world and I cannot thank you enough.