Growing Up Means Letting Go

     Often times, people that come into our lives, only come in passing and aren't there to stay by our sides forever. Some come bearing gifts of wisdom, while others are a lesson in disguise. It's often hard to figure out which is which before it's too late. Growing up I have experienced things that not a lot of people go through, and those things have shaped me into the person I am now. I have learned often the hard way, how unjustly people can be at times. But every dark day has a ray of sunshine no matter how bleak it is*.

     Growing up throughout middle school and the first couple years of high school made me toughen up to the harsh reality about the saying "best friends forever!" As a child, I always used to think that the friends I made when I was younger, would be the friends I would have till the end of time (or for a very long time). Sad to say that wasn't the case. I think everyone has at least once encountered a person that isn't who the say they are exactly. Throughout middle school between switching schools, trying to make new friends, and trying to control preteen acne, I got introduced to a few two-faced girls. The ones that make you believe you are truly best friends for life, the ones that are "cool", but really are only friends with you cause it benefits them.

     No matter how hard you try, often it's best to just let go and move on to better things. It may take a long time for the pain to heal, but all worth it in the end. We let go of the good things, so better things can have room in our lives. I look back and laugh at how silly all that pointless drama and heartache seems now, but growing up and experiencing it was so horrible. The things that I have experienced aren't things I'm proud of, but nonetheless are battle scars that show people just how strong I am. I may come across as an innocent naive little girl, but I'm anything but that. Unlike some people, I have been forced to grow up a little too soon and with that means learning to let go of things and people I have loved because of them being toxic to me.

~Think Positive~Be Positive~And Positive Things Will Happen~XO
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     It seems weird now, but to all the people that used to put me down, hate on me, and bully me - I just want to thank them because they showed me just how strong I really am........so THANK YOU :)

Aaaaaaaand Happy Valentine's Day to all my love bugs reading this hope you have a great day spent with your significant other, mine is food ahaha :)