I do not define myself by how many roadblocks have appeared on my path. I define myself by the courage Iâve found to forge new roads. I do not define myself by how many disappointments Iâve faced. I define myself by the forgiveness and faith Iâve found to start again. I do not define myself by how long a relationship lasted. I define myself by how much I have loved, and am willing to love again. I do not define myself by how many times Iâve been knocked down. I define myself by how many times Iâve struggled to my feet. I am not my pain. I am not my past. I am that which has emerged from the fire.
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