What makes me strong is my intention and commitment to be so. My life wasn’t easy;I had many things to overcome from childhood to the majority of me being an adult. I let those things consume me. I checked out mentally, relying on addiction to the point half my life slipped away. I missed things I couldn’t get back, and changed relationships bec…read more
Stacy, Addiction is so hard to overcome. You must be incredibly strong, and you should be so proud of yourself for fighting so hard for yourself. This line really hit me, “Nothing is a tragedy depending how you come out of it, and you choose to be a victim or a survivor.” It’s a mentality that I subscribe to and I think is so powerful. Keep being…read more
Thank you so much for your words. I’m just starting my strong journey and I appreciate being a part of your community. It’s only up and onward from here.
Stacy, amazing letter. You are so strong. It takes a lot of effort and works to escape addiction. I’m sure it was thought but you naboríes through those barriers. I’m glad you recognize how strong you have to be to face your journey to success.
Thank you so much for your kind words . I escaped a lot more than addiction. It’s all been worth the work and life’s just getting better as I get stronger .
I am a big believer on choice. Everything is a choice. I recently heard a quote that said “you have two choices. You can either let life happen to you or let Life happen for you!” I just think that’s such an eye opener.
I love that!!! It’s so true. Lately I’ve been telling myself that I mastered surviving and now it’s time to live. I’m so thankful for every day now. Good and bad. Even on those bad days .. I’m living and feeling everything as it is .
Strength. Often associated with physicality.
As human beings, are we not more than our physical bodies?
Do we not have moments of pure emotion that engulf our minds from time to time in this life?
Strength. Often associated with physicality, not limited to it.
Mental chatter- it can get LOUD.
So loud that the body at times fights submission to…read more
Bianca, I love your message. This part is my favorite, I “I show up on the days I feel 100%
I show up on the days I don’t feel I have anything to give.
I honor my body always, but I never allow my mental chatter to have the final word.” I think most os success and even happiness is simply showing up for life. Showing up for moments. Showing up f…read more
Lauren! Your response made my day. Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate you. Thank you for also being a bright light by creating such a unique and fun platform/community. I have always wanted to share my words but never felt other social platforms have been able to so specifically connect me to the individuals that I know will resonate with…read more
Bianca, I love how reliable you are. It is such a great strength to have. My favorite line is “Show up on the good days, Show up on the bad days, and the many in between.” Not many people show up on their bad days but you never know if a person can brighten their light from a dim situation.
Kayjah! What a beautiful name! My heart and spirit is so full knowing that my words resonate with you. It is indeed simple, but not easy, to show up on our bad days. But one thing is for certain that has at least been my personal truth- I have never regretted waking up, and showing up. Even on the days I felt I had nothing within me emotionally…read more
You are so inspiring. I relate my life to being a mom often because as a mother you have to show up for your children even when you’re sick. You’re so strong thank you for sharing.
Not him, not her.” Beauty comes from the heart. And you are right, each of us is unique and special and beautiful just the way they are. Thank you for sharing a poem that encourages acceptance and self-love. And thank you for being a part of our community. <3 Lauren
I do as well. I truly feel that this is the way everyone should feel about themselves. You were born to be only you, and no matter changes you make to improve yourself, you will always be that same person you were born to be.
Karen, your letter is amazing. I loved when you said, “You make your own beauty!” Many people think that what makes you attractive is your looks. But some people can be attractive but have an unattractive personalities. Attractiveness in my opinion comes from the inside. It doesn’t matter how you look on the out but it matters how you look within.
Amen, you said, it matters how you look and feel within! Love it. If only most can truly believe this and stop looking for outside influences. Be your own cheering section.
This poem speaks of individuality. You were in fact meant to be YOU. No one else. I feel like in today’s society it’s hard to acknowledge this because we compare ourselves so often. Thank you for sharing.
I know you may feel weak at times, but in those moments I want you to remember what makes you strong. It’s your ability to create beauty out of pain. To find wisdom in the aches. And fill the empty spaces of my broken heart with love. What makes you strong is the way you allow yourself to fall apart and break. What makes you strong is the way y…read more
Acelin, I love this statement: “Vulnerability is your strength. ” It’s so true. Being vulnerable requires so much bravery. The scariest thing in the world is to live with a fully open heart. With that said, there is so much in this piece that reflect a tremendous amount of strength. I am sorry for the struggles you and your sister endured, but the…read more
Acelin, I love when you said “What makes you strong is the way you allow yourself to fall apart and break.” Then I loved how you added that you can put those pieces back together. A lot of people tend to break but stay broken but you patch up the pieces like solving a puzzle. Your vulnerability is a strength because you allow yourself to grow from it.
You put a new perspective on strength. Strength is healing and allowing yourself to feel all the feelings to be authentically you. Thank you so much for sharing what makes you strong.