Keeping Hope

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” –Dale Carnegie

My entire life I have always felt alone. I have never felt that I’ve had someone I could talk to, or had anyone that I felt loved me and supported me one hundred percent.

I don’t trust people easily. Recently, I have come to the realization that it is a result of what I have been through. It is something I will have to work on for the rest of my life.

Despite all of this, I am the type of person who wishes that I could prevent everyone from ever experiencing those moments in life when you just feel like giving up.

Of course, there are a lot of things that I have not experienced, but I know how bad the things that I have experienced have made me feel... And I can’t imagine going through anything worse. I wish that no one would ever have to go through any of that.

From personal experience, I can tell you that it’s easy to feel alone and like no one loves you or cares about you. That it doesn’t matter whether you actually live or not… But that is NOT the case. I am here to tell you that I care about you and that to me, it does matter that you’re alive.

You have something amazing to offer this world. And if they don’t see it yet, don’t worry… because one day they will. It’s okay if not even you understand at times what it is you’re meant to do in this world. That’s the point. Everything that is happening right now is happening for a reason, and although right now it might not make sense… one day everything will.

Again, from personal experience, I can tell you that it’s not easy keeping this positive mindset. Trust me! I know that for a fact. I struggle with this every single day.

My goal in life is this: If I can help at least one person not go through what I have gone through, and what I am still going through, or if I can somehow help them feel less alone in this crazy, crazy world... I would have achieved my goal in life. But if I can help more people... well then that would be amazing!

I want to offer the support that I never had, for someone else.

Although I know it will be difficult, I have decided to start writing about my experiences and my feelings. I often struggle to find the right words, and just words in general, to express how I’m feeling and what I’m going through. But I am hoping that in doing this, I will be able to help others not feel so alone.

Remember that everything happens for a reason and what you’re going through right now is only going to make you stronger. Don’t forget to hold your head up high, and to laugh and smile every chance that you get. No matter what anyone ever says… you are a beautiful person. Never give up!

Love,