As we go into a new year, I go into it knowing that this year I met the most broken version of myself, but, also the strongest.
This year has tested me and tested my patience in ways that I never thought it could.
I was forced to step out of my comfort zone more times than I believed was possible for me to be able to do.
But, having done that, I have met some of my favorite people and made some of the best memories.
Those who know me also probably know that I tend to struggle with meeting or talking to new people.
I've learned to get out of my shell a lot more.
I was put in situations that made me sit here and think "I don't even know how I'm gonna have it in me to want to leave the house. I'm never gonna get through this."
But, I did.
This year has made me realize that the only person you really have is yourself.
Nobody will be there for you like you can be there for yourself.
People you've known for two months can treat you better than people you've known your whole life, as sad as that may sound.
Yet, at the end of the day, I'm thankful for it all.
The tests, the bad days, the good days, the situations that I thought I'd never heal from.
Because, without all of it, I wouldn't be where I am right now.
The things that we go through make us realize how strong we truly are, no matter how hard it seems at the time.
