Solar Return 6/8/22

This year’s solar return to my birthday, June 8, is hitting differently.

A year ago today, I saw my parents and sister for the last time. (I don’t even know how long it’s been since I’ve seen my other two brothers.)

Days like today will always be bittersweet. I miss my family like hell. Birthdays were celebrated big growing up. We got gifts, we got special blessing prayers, we went around the kitchen table and shared affirmations.

Nothing can ever replace that. I just want my mom and dad to hold me and love me for who I AM. Not for who they want me to be. Not the version of “Zoë” I was at age 18, 16, 12, 6… I want my siblings to joke around with me. I also miss my childhood pets.

Despite all that I’m leaving behind and so much pain…I’ve surprisingly had a great birthday.

I’m completely out in every possible way, I’m proud of who I’ve worked hard to become, and I’m surrounded by entirely supportive chosen family. I’m growing, healing, and transforming despite all odds in ways I never could’ve even imagined.

What do I want for my birthday? Peace, love, and prosperity. And a lip piercing. That’s what I especially want. PayPal.me/zoeadunning

Happy 23rd birthday to me. ❤❤❤❤