created for greater things.

This heart of mine has taken on a lot this past year. As I have felt myself seek out the light, the broken pieces have been coming together, slowly but surely. I found this past journal entry (from December) and it helped me realize the growth I have made in this time. I have been wanting to post for a while now but couldn’t find the words, but I think it is because I had already written them.  What I’ve learned this past year: I have never been more aware of myself and my needs. I have the courage to say NO. I am willing to stand up for what I want. I am more protective of my heart and to whom I give it to. I know that I can be happy with who I am – on my own. I am better able to recognize how can I train my thoughts to be positive. I have learned the importance of a counselor. I have written a beautiful piece on pain. I am more empathetic and understanding of those who are struggling. I know to stay clear of boys who are physical quickly. I know that I w...

I wish I could adequately express how I feel. Frustrated. Confused. Alone. Ruined. Messed up. A while back, I wrote about being broken. The funny thing about being broken is you think you are better so many times just to find out there are still so many shards of glass scattered across the floor. The pieces are coming together. Slowly but surely. Yet, there is still something missing.