I love this poem. Too often, we let “love” make us feel heavy with emotion, hurt, and uncertainty. You are right that if something crushes us, it is not love. We should not feel burdened or weighed down in love, we should feel happiness. Thank you for sharing such an insightful and thought-provoking poem.

Elizabeth, your poem inspires me to practice self-love in order to feel love from others. If we do not love ourselves, we can’t expect others to. You are so right that, if you allow it, God’s love will be there for us even when it seems like no one else is. He will help us truly love and appreciate our souls. Thank you for sharing!

Taylor, when we are young we assume that the adults who are telling us what we should and should not do know something that we don’t. Once we become adults ourselves, we see that this is not the case. Even adults make mistakes, break promises, and self-destruct. No one is perfect and no one has it all together. Thank you for sharing such an honest perspective.

You are so right that we rush through life, always trying to make it to the next checkpoint. By slowing down and appreciating the journey instead of simply moving forward, we can truly find ourselves and appreciate life. Your words inspire me to let go of the idea of moving quickly and instead start moving at my own speed. Thank you for sharing!

Mindy, while many people would find the idea of no one having it all figured out alarming, I find it comforting. Every day we work to try to get it all “together”, but it seems like it never falls into place perfectly. There is a freedom in knowing that no one gets it right all the time. When we accept this, the struggles in life become a lot easier to bear. Thank you for sharing!

Anita, I loved reading your thoughts. You are right that we do not really control any part of our lives. Though we make choices and have opinions, life controls itself. I think that once we realize that we are not in control, we can move forward and find happiness in the freedom that our lack of control leaves us. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Tionna, the question you ask is one that many of us ask daily. What is life? I love how you explain that each and every person has a different answer to that question. Our experiences create and shape the life we live. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Zakia, this is a beautiful poem about understanding the “shoes” of others without trying to walk in them. I love how you see the struggles and battles that others face and choose to love them despite it. Having empathy for the ones we love is so important. Thank you for sharing!

Barb, your words inspire me to admit when things are less than ideal and work towards making the future better. When we feel like we have to stay in relationships because it is too hard to leave them, we end up living half a life. By letting go of people that don’t build us up, we make more room for God’s wisdom in our lives. Thank you for sharing!

I love how open and honest you are about the way you feel, and I’m so glad that your psychiatrist continues to be there for you despite it. Before reading this, I didn’t know much about transference. Thank you for shedding some light into what is probably much more common than any of us realize. Thank you for sharing so that others can understand the feelings they may have and that they are not, in fact, a sign of a setback.

Tamee, what an interesting way to look at the things in our lives we consider “problems”. So many aspects of our lives could be easier if we accept them. If we just quit fighting, sometimes the battle can disappear. I love this poem and it inspires me to stop fighting so that my problems will no longer have a place in my life. Thank you for sharing!

Mina, I love the way you see the struggles we face in life. I won’t lie, I question why things happen to me when they don’t turn out the way I want them to. To think of our problems as God’s way of making sure we follow His plan is such a comfort. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and faith!

Helen, I can relate to a lot of what you wrote. It is so hard to accept that the person you started building a life with does not want the same thing. I have been there before. I am so happy that you have the blessing of your baby girl! Somehow, our children make even the darkest days bright. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Alex, this letter to your daughter is a beautifully humble and honest look into your questions, fears, and strengths. I love how unapologetic you are about your day-to-day life. It is so easy for us to slip into our own stories and forget who we truly are. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I hope you had a wonderful day of nothing!

Sherry, I love what you write about our biggest goal being to make the world better for all humankind. Everyone has their own successes and failures, but we are all unique individuals who have their own experiences that set us apart. You are so right that when we are feeling defeated, we should look to others to support and guide us. Thank you for sharing!

This poem is heartbreaking and inspiring all at the same time. Though you describe the terrible pain of losing a loved one unexpectedly, you also stress the importance of moving forward. We pretend to be okay, but in reality we should acknowledge our pain if we want to find happiness again. It is easy to ignore the pain until it becomes too much, but that isn’t good for our souls. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Courtney, your story is a heartbreaking reality that far too many face. Being dismissed when you are in pain is a kind of torture that no one should ever have to deal with. I am so sorry you experienced this. You are right that self-advocating is something we should all learn to do. If we can’t advocate for ourselves, we can’t expect others to. I hope that your journey becomes easier now that you have your answers and I wish you the best. Thank you for sharing!

Johanna, I love what your mother told you. The only people we can truly trust are ourselves. This is hard to swallow, but understanding it makes us stronger. When we find those rare people who care enough to avoid hurting us, we must hold on to them tightly. They are few and far between. Usually, the person we see in the mirror is our saving grace. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

Kenia, writing is one of the most freeing experiences we can have as humans. We can write without worrying about others judging us. We can also write in order to get our thoughts and opinions out there for the world to see. The line “you don’t have to be a Scrabble champion to scribble” inspires me. Writing can be therapeutic if we let it. Thank you for sharing!

I love this poem and what it says about courage. Too often, we are afraid of bettering ourselves because we lack the courage to take a chance. Sometimes, we have to simply move on in order to be better. We can’t second guess ourselves if we want to have success and happiness. Thank you for sharing!