I am.

I am the white and pink tricycle that used to be my sister's.
I am the scar on my chin from jumping in the paddling pool.
I am the first time someone hit me.
I am the first time I argued back.
I am my first primary school boyfriend.
I am the tears the bullies gave me.
I am my first kiss aged thirteen.
I am the first time I laughed until I cried.
I am my first fight.
I am the voice crying "no".
I am my first secondary school boyfriend.
I am my first break up.
I am my first love.
I am the letter he sent me that broke my heart for the first time.
I am the woman who didn't help.
I am my decision to go it alone.
I am the compliments on prom night.
I am the teenager leaving school for the last time.
I am the foolish college girl.
I am the boy who loved her.
I am everything she dreams she could be.
I am everything I said I would never be.
I am my battle scars.
I am alive.