✨My Father Knows Best#14: It’s Time to Grow

A heartfelt blog letter helping women grow the little girl inside through fatherly affirmation, biblical truth, and renewed confidence — from the “Father Knows Best” series.

Bertillia Percival-Lavern

9/30/20252 min read

Dear Daughter,

You’ve come so far already.

You opened your heart. You started looking at that little girl inside — not to judge her, but to hold her, hear her, and begin the healing. That takes courage. And now it’s time for something new:

It’s time for her to grow.

Not just grow older — but to grow stronger.
To grow taller in confidence.
To grow louder in self-worth.
To grow steadier in knowing she belongs here — just as much as anyone else.

Because, daughter, the world needs her. The little girl who once thought she had to shrink to survive — now learning how to stand.

I know life may have taught you that being quiet kept you safe. That being “low maintenance” made you more lovable. That if you didn’t ask for too much, you’d be allowed to stay.

But let me tell you the truth — the kind only a father will tell you:

You were never created to be small.

You were created to take up space — with grace.
To speak your mind — with power and peace.
To show up fully — not just halfway.

That “wonderfully made” little girl inside you deserves to feel confident being exactly who she is — without apology.

Sweetheart,
You don’t have to hide anymore.
Your voice matters.
Your ideas are beautiful.
You can trust your instincts.
You don’t need to be anyone else to be worthy of love.

You are already enough.

And no matter what the world told you, I want you to hear this loud and clear:

You have permission to rise.
Not later. Not once you’ve fixed more things.
Now.

📖 Scripture Integration

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
— Proverbs 31:25 (NIV)

🪞 Reflection Prompt: Speak to the Mirror

This week, find a quiet moment.

Stand in front of the mirror. Look into your eyes and speak to the little girl inside:

“I see you.
I believe in you.
I will no longer abandon you.
We are becoming everything God created us to be.”

Then write down one thing you love about yourself each day — not what you do, but who you are.

From a Father’s heart to yours,

Bro. Percy

💬 Personal Insight from You (Bertillia)

My father gave me a strong sense of confidence in myself and the things I engaged in. He always reminded me — even as a little girl — that I was intelligent and full of integrity. That letter you just read? He truly spoke to me that way. And now I share it with you, because I know how much those words are needed.

You’re not alone in this, Sis. I got you. 💪🏽

🌿 Healing Invitation

If you're ready to keep growing, gently and with support, visit me at PossAble Solutions — a sacred space for women healing from the inside out. Together, we’ll rebuild confidence, rediscover identity, and rise with dignity.

Your Sister,

Bertillia 💕