ANYWAY...
The response I got from the one post was overwhelming. One in particular meant more to me than I can put into words. It was from a woman I know who has dealt with, and is dealing with her own emotional turmoil. Well, I won't try to explain what she said. Here it is:
"You're making me cry.
I think of what you have been through fairly often - because I think you are so amazing. When I'm struggling with something, I think of the strength you had, and I know I can get through it, too.
I also wonder from time to time how you are doing, because I know those things don't just go away.
I want you to know that you are amazing, and your experiences do help people. You've helped me in more ways than you know."
My ultimate goal is simple - to help people. I want to inspire people to hold on when things get tough; to keep working towards bettering themselves, even when it may seem easier to not deal with their problems at all. I hope that when someone is struggling, they can think of me and find inspiration. That isn't because I went through something worse than them - I don't think you can compare people's suffering - but rather they see that I haven't given up. I haven't done it perfectly, but I'm still a work in progress. By being more open, I hope others realize this. When this woman responded to my post, I knew it had all been worth it. I helped someone. I can't imagine any greater success in my life. I could go on to finish a degree (FINALLY), go on to get a master's, a PhD, or make a million dollars. None of that could ever possible mean more to me than knowing I made a difference in someone's life.
There were other responses as well. I was described as beautiful, courageous, powerful, thoughtful, talented, amazing...I'm finally starting to believe some of it - at least that I have something to offer the world; that I did accomplish something through my survival.
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