When a person stops trying to hide their pain, that is when they are ready to heal. Pain and suffering can never be defeated without acknowledgement. When the pain is constantly locked in our own hearts and mind, we become a prisoner. The temporary relief we find in masking the pain is usually surfaced by blaming someone else. It's their fault, not mine. I am the one suffering therefore I am not responsible. I finally realize that is not true. I am not blaming anyone, anymore. I am not blaming a disease. I am not blaming a man. I am not blaming myself. I am releasing the pain so I can move forward. What has happened in the past contributes to who are today, however revisiting that pain does no good in moving forward. What good is there living in perceptual sadness? Bad things happen; sometimes we are handed more than we deserve. How I respond defines my character. You have two choices: let the pain cripple you for the rest of your life or rise above it. You can learn that happiness is a choice that is in your control. That better days are ahead, if you believe. That faith is not the absence of logic. I can grow from something that had the capability to tear my world apart. These obstacles define our purpose in life.
If I could not write, no one would know anything about me.
If I could not write, no one would know anything about me.
Sending you love and hugs today sweet lady. I know what it's like to pretend to smile so people don't see the frown in my eyes. I hope all gets better really soon!
ReplyDeleteSending hugs! Hope all is well with your family, etc. I am sending many prayers your way! Hope my happy and healing thoughts can brighten your day a little as you have for me just by reading your blog on many days! :-) XO
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you. Hope you are doing ok.
ReplyDeleteVery Beautiful post. I think we all tend to forget that we are in charge of our own happiness. I had to remind myself of that recently. Hope all is well with you *Hugs*
ReplyDeleteEverything that you said is so absolutely true. Hope you are doing ok! Sending you hugs!
ReplyDeletesending lots of hugs your way. You are super strong & this post couldn't of said it any better! Love you lots
ReplyDeleteLove you Liz, this post really hits home. You're a wonderful, brave and inspiring young woman (and so thoughtful) - thank you for this xo
ReplyDeletePraying for you Liz...for you and your Dad just cry out to Jesus honey he is there he knows your heart already and your dad's nothing is hidden from HIM.
ReplyDeleteGive all the bad up babe just let it out. You're too special to have it weigh you down.
ReplyDeleteHUGS - no words just comfort.
ReplyDeleteLook at you girl! Showing the world how strong you are! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat post Liz. You're on your way. We all have a story and wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone felt comfortable enough to share it and let it out. Holding it in only empowers it's grip on you and your future....so I'm glad you're letting go. It should feel lighter, and freeing. You're strong and you should know this because what ever it is you've made it this far and this long. :)
ReplyDeleteLeelee @ paperbagstyling
So sorry sweetheart!!! Please let me know if I can help you. Will be praying for you!!
ReplyDeletesending you lots of prayers!!! xoxo
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