If I had it my way,

things wouldn't be the way they are, you can guarantee that. First of all, 9 years ago I would've stopped my Mum & 2 sisters from leaving so that we could still all be together, as a family. I would've passed up the offer of being able to date that one boy I did, so I could avoid the heartbreak, the tears, the nights sitting in my bed wishing I wouldn't have fell for him. Theres a lot of things I would've done & could've done different, but you know what?...sometimes you have to make mistakes to learn lessons. Learning life lessons always comes in handy. And I do believe, that some of the things I've had to experience in my life & some of the pain I've had to feel - was all for a reason. I know this because I have already counseled a few people that have been through similar situations as I. And I know that it means a whole lot more when your getting advice and encouragement from someone who knows where your coming from, & has at one point, been where your at now. I could've spared a whole lot of the pain that I've encountered throughout my life time, but on the bright side, all these experiences were shaping me out to be an awesome source of support & encouragement. And when I think about this, I am encouraged - I'm encouraged to go on, to strive to be successful, and to always keep that smile on my face, even if sometimes I have to force myself. I would absolutely hate to see anyone that has been where I have been, be unsuccessful. It is achievable. Do not live in the past, look beyond it & push forward. Don't make your life like a lady on a treadmill ; She's moving her legs, but getting no where. No one ever said life was gonna be easy, your going to have to try. Nothing comes to you if your not trying. But just know, that you are capable. Brokenhearted, abused, abandoned, forgotten, whoever you are - you are just as capable to achieve what you wish to achieve as much as anybody else is. If you find yourself living in the past, please note: Today is as good as any to start over. Take a step outside into the fresh air, close your eyes, breath, and say to yourself that you forgive anyone & everyone that has hurt you in the past. And promise yourself that from this day forward, you are going to push forward and show people that nothing is going to get in your way. You are strong, you are determined, you are capable, and you are Someone.