If you’re reading this, I hope you pause for a moment and recognize that you are not alone in how you feel.

If you’re reading this, your struggles with mental health do not define you.

If you’re reading this, you were given the dream to pursue medicine for a reason.

If you’re reading this, everything happens for a reason.

If you’re reading this, dance like there’s nobody watching.

If you’re reading this, remember your worth is more than a metric, you are more than a number.

If you’re reading this, never give up.

If you’re reading this, it’s okay to be selfish sometimes.

If you’re reading this, it means I’m winning.

If you’re reading this, the journey isn’t over yet.

If you’re reading this, be gentle with yourself.

If you’re reading this, be proud.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve felt the weight of endless lectures, sleepless nights, and that quiet voice in your head asking, “Am I really cut out for this?”

If you’re reading this, know that what is meant for you will always be yours.

If you’re reading this, it’s okay to be sad.

If you’re reading this, trust that you’re growing through what you’re going through.

If you’re reading this, you have everything you need already inside of you.

Dr. Dobson, if you’re reading this, thank you.

If you’re reading this, know it’s okay to have tough days and to continue questioning why you chose medical practice, especially on this rigorous journey.

If you’re reading this, take a moment to look at the sunset.