At 23 I've already fallen in love, had kids, and gotten married. But, I've also seen that marriage fall apart and spent many a sleepless night squeezing tears out onto my pillow. But it's okay! The end of our relationship meant a long path of self-discovery. I went to a training program, then got a job, and now I'm in school. This time next year I will have my associate's degree. I feel like all of this hard work is going to pay off, and that next year is going to bring some fantastic new things my way.
I'm not the person that I used to be, that's for sure. I have no problem speaking my mind now. I'm probably a bit more harsh and sharp around the edges than I was. I also like to think that I'm more carefree now, and certainly more forgiving. Some people may harden after heartbreak, but I didn't, and maybe that's a blessing. I just concentrate on making a life for my children and myself. I live and laugh and love, and things are great, but some could improve. I think that is just the way that life is.