but i cant ignore the fact that every experience of my
life has attributed to who i am today. the good, the bad, the ugly,
the beautiful, the scary, the sad....it has all shaped me in one
way or another.

and the truth of the matter is, i am happy with who i am.
and i dont live in fear and anxiety the way i used to.
and i no longer need to please others so deeply.
and i do not have to sacrifice myself to fit in any mold.

oh sure, there are still things that i am working on
and i still spin out from time to time,
but i take great comfort in knowing that i have
made it through a really rough road and have
turned out pretty okay.

my life is good.
being able to say that and mean it is one of my greatest
accomplishments.