Stairs



“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.”
― Anaïs Nin

I have, with ease, ran down these stairs.  Not these stairs in the picture, but a set of stairs that I have faced. 
Running down was the easy part.  I felt like somedays, I was flying down and felt so free.
Other days, I felt like I was just hanging on, going through the motions of stepping down another step.
Sometimes, I stopped completely, looking back up and thinking; how did I get here?
 One step at a time.
I will take with me people who are an important part of my life.
Walking with people who matter.
Surrounding myself with people who love me for who I am, and leaving behind people that are nothing but negative.
I suck at a lot...but I know that the people and things that
I surround myself with will help make or break me.
I have a few steps to go back up, and I am ready.
I refuse to have people think they can break me that easy...because...if I have learned anything, I have learned that my faith will get me through.
Sticks and stones...sticks and stones.
Its a new year, and I am ready.


 YOU is kind.
YOU is important.
YOU is smart.

~The Help.