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I am one person who can smile at you whilst I am dying inside but you will never know because I choose happiness over self-pity. If I was to sit down with you and tell you the shit that hit the fun this year you wouldn’t believe it, it took me months and months before I decided to tell my family and close friends because well what’s the point if I cannot share with my nearest and dearest. My loyal readers know I posted a couple of crypt posts around February and March, though crypt to some open book to others.
I experienced two life changing events no more than a month apart; I had not had the chance to recover from the first event before the second one hit me. I couldn’t seem to catch a breath and I felt like there was no point in living anymore, I can honestly say that was my lowest point in my 27years on this planet. I had never contemplated accelerating the time till I will meet the heavenly father but at that point I felt like it was better to be with him above than down here on earth. But something stopped me in my thoughts, would he above receive me gracefully if my meeting him was via my own accord and not because it was my time? I decided it’s best to live and enjoy the life I have been afforded and be grateful for my loving parents and siblings.
I have always told my friends that I am too selfish when it comes to my life that I would never no matter what want to accelerate (end) my life whilst here on this planet. I have always said I want to enjoy it to the fullest and not have so much self-pity to contemplate the extremes and there I was all by myself with no family or friends nearby to run to; just me and my thoughts. I have also always claimed I am a self-motivated person and one who has said ‘happiness is a choice – one which I choose 100%’ so then why after these claims did I find myself in this situation? My answer I AM ONLY HUMAN.
I have been battling so many things for so long alone and it’s scary. I recently told my little sister that I am done living life for other people, I am done being the one that has to be considerate and be the one that feels other people’s pain. No one asked me to be like this this is how I was born this is how I was brought up this is how I am. I do not want to lose my human empathy but at present I just want to be me with no care in the world. Is this too much to ask? Is it wrong for me to be selfish and not care about what’s happening around me? I am hurting so much and all I want is to run away but that’s not how I was raised but then again I do not want to face my problems I just want to be happy all by myself and if the lord sees it fit for me to share this with another human being so be it.
I'm glad you find therapy in writing it all out. I'm also glad you're determined to live for you! Good luck through these hard times.
ReplyDeleteThank you camille, living for me and no one else from now on.
DeleteLiving for you is an awesome plan!
ReplyDeleteYou made the right choices - life and happiness. Both are incredibly precious xoxo
ReplyDeleteKeep writing and getting your thoughts out. Best of luck to you.
ReplyDeleteI love this so much! All we can do is live for ourselves <3
ReplyDeleteYou're right we all are only human! Great post :)
ReplyDeleteWriting can be so therapeutic. Glad you can everything out here!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being brave and sharing. It's easy to forget that we are only human sometimes. Best wishes :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these confessions with us! I give you so much credit for being honest with your readers!
ReplyDeleteLove your honesty!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I think it carries a lot of honesty and truth with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to release all your thoughts in writing. All the best in your journey to positivity!
ReplyDeletegreat choice to be yourself and be honest!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you've gone through these tough times and turmoil. I hope things start to get better for you, they say time heals all. You seem like such a lovely person so please keep sharing your spirit with the world xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Fiona, I appreciate that
DeleteWishing you a ton of happiness, love and peace. We are all only human. I think it's so brave to share those experiences with the world. It's inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amby x
DeleteI'm glad you're still here and thank you for sharing your struggle. I honestly think sometimes it's better to share it than keep it in. For yourself, but also for others around you to understand. I admire your strength!
ReplyDeleteKatie <3
awww thaks Katie x
DeleteSo sad to hear that you've had some rough times, but you seem to have come out of the other side stronger because of it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your pain. I hope writing it out helps.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what happened but I'm glad you are pulling through and focusing on making yourself happy.
ReplyDeleteEveryone makes mistakes - just remember what makes you happy! That's okay!
ReplyDeleteI think you have the right attitude. Persevere-- Brighter days will be ahead.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to maintain a happy front all the time. Definitely allow yourself this time to be selfish. You need it :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you x
DeleteNot wrong at all. You have to put the oxygen mask on yourself before you can help anybody else. Take care of you!
ReplyDeleteThat is so true
DeleteI"m all for living for you and find happiness on your own terms. I'm also all for releasing weighty people, in the sense that if relationships aren't mutual I can't carry the weight of the full relationship! Continue express yourself and find all kinds of outlets to do so! That's my thing! it helped me! Keep sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThank you I needed that x
DeleteGirl if there is something I've learned with my anxiety disorder, it's that you gotta feel the emotions as they come! Choosing happiness is important, but allowing yourself the emotional freedom to cry when you feel upset or despair - even if it's in a public place or you're crying for reasons you don't know - that release is going to help you feel better and choose true happiness more often - instead of a facade of happiness! I wish you the best of luck and know that we are all here for you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Raewyn I appreciate that
DeleteContinue to write, continue to express those feelings. Because, although you might still have to walk through the hardships, God will not give you more than you can bare. This too shall move on.
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I will Ayana thanks
DeleteI think the world would work a lot better if we all lived for ourselves instead of feeling we need to serve other people's wants and needs. Living for yourself makes you happy.. and a world full of happy people would be great :)
ReplyDeletefrom what I've read from your blog so far, you're a joyful person and I'm sorry you feel this way. life can be so hard at times and I hope you find your way through this soon, these things always make us stronger people on the other side.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alice
DeleteGood for you for being so candid and real! Keep living life for YOU, after all life is short!
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