The Perfect Tomato

Dear Delyara, I grew a tomato on my balcony. It sounds stupid, but I’ve never successfully kept a plant alive before. I watched it grow from a tiny seed, watered it every day, and protected it from the wind. Today, I ate it. It was the best thing I’ve ever tasted. It reminded me that growth takes time, and that I am capable of nurturing something beautiful. I’m starting to believe I can nurture myself, too.