In the beginning

Don't let anyone retell your story.  It belongs to you.

Pack up your memories. The way you remember them.

And step into your future.

The road may be steep at first, and full of darkness, but that is so you will be forced to let go of your baggage and continue on wiser, but lighter.

I promise you, there are better days to come and they are already inside of you waiting to come out.

You are not the first to trudge through this awkward place and you will not be the last, but you are the one you will learn the most from.

Take the hands of those who love you and let them guide you when you need help.

Your journey is just beginning.