It’s just shy of 2AM and I’ve just read this blog in its entirety. 

I almost feel sorry for the girl I was just less than a year ago. So confused. So uncertain. So afraid.

I am happy, now.

Although things are not perfect, nor will they be any time soon, things have gotten better. I have forgiven. I have learned. I have taken the things of my past and used them as steps to my future instead of crutches. 

I love my mother, as well as her boyfriend. I am in love with a wonderful soul. I know who my friends are, and my sister is the best of them all. I live with the most amazing people, and am so lucky to be surrounded by people who matter.

I am alive, and for now, that’s all that matters.