As I reflect upon this past year, it was VERY challenging. I’ve had more downs than ups and it placed me in a very vulnerable and dark place. I was so depressed that I began to isolate myself more than I usually am. I cried often without knowing why. I’ve lost relationships. I’ve lost things. I’ve lost myself. There were days that I couldn’t get out of bed because I just didn’t want to face the world. There were times that I thought that I no longer wanted to be in this life. I’ve put on the face that everything was well when inside I was slowly dying. Throughout my life, I’ve given of myself so much more than what had been given to me. It left “me” open to hurt and much pain. Towards the end of 2017, I decided to take my life back. I decided to take self care seriously opposed to it just being a saying that I would spout out. I decided to pour into myself mentally, emotionally, financially and physically. I’ve decided to step away from things that were not positively conducive to my well being and growth. As I go into 2018, I take a promise that I will continue to love on myself and to create an atmosphere where I can receive love. I’m usually transparent BUT, I didn’t want to share this about me because people will judge you. My prayer is that someone sees themselves in this post and that they will begin to do their own work! I’ve shared this years battles with only a few people so that they would keep me in heavy rotation on their prayer list. I BELIEVE in the POWER of prayer! For PRAYER is what got me through this year. Someone interceded for me. Thanks to all that love me! Next year will be a great one! #PastPresentFuture #LordImLost #iWontLetYouGo #NoMoreHiding