When you came to me to proof read this thread I was so grateful because it gave me a bit more hope for the future of mankind.
When I read through for you I told you it made me want to cry and I had to explain to you it was a happy cry.
I was happy because this thread let me remember what i've been through and to remember how far I've come and all the amazing things i've achieved in life.
When I was 13 I didn't see a future for myself, in fact, up until Feb this year I still was suffering with depression, self harm, anxiety/panic disorder and sleep paralysis, all things I eventually had no control over and it just became a part of me.
-trigger warning-
In February this year I was scheduled into a psychiatric hospital because I attempted to take my life, and although it was a really terrible thing that happened, I'm glad it did, because I hit rock bottom and I built myself back up from that, I fought for my own happiness and sometimes everyone just needs that kick in the butt to say "get up and fix this, you can do it".
I have learnt that in life the only thing you should rely on for your happiness is YOU!
You have control over how you feel and how things affect you, everyone has their own story and sometimes when you expect someone to be there for you, they have their own life to live and they may need someone there for them too, so it's up to you to fight your mind and to fight for yourself.
I believe that each and every human being is a lot stronger than they think they are and I believe that we all have this underlying strength and want for life.
As Pyrrhic stated above, life is about loving and acknowledging the little things!
One of my favorite quotes is:
"Air, Food and Water, that is the basic recipe for keeping the human body alive..
All the rest - Love, Laughter, Joy - Now that is what you're staying alive for."
Be strong, Be you!
You are all the way you were made to be and you are perfect.