Life has been very interesting to say the least. I have learned that in the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths. I know first hand that silence has been very hard for me, but necessary to come out the other side not only stronger, motivated, clearer. Each of us deserves the freedom to pursue our own version of happiness. No one deserves to be bullied. The common mistake that bullies make is assuming that because someone is nice that he or she is weak. Those traits have nothing to do with each other. I have met some amazing people that have amazing qualities that I want in my life. I have that choice. I have always said you can have quality and quanity and find the balance within. I chose the quantity of people I want in my life.The qualities within each of them, took me a long time to not only understand, but respect and appreciate them that much more. Cut out the toxicity and realize how much better off you really are.

I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." – Maya Angelou