August 2023

That’s me, NOW. But once, a long time ago, I was angry. I was angry at family, situations and just plain angry at life. Metaphorical Band-aids, stitches and super glue held my life together for 6 years. Of course, they didn’t work. I thought I could handle it all. I stood tall, or so I thought. Then I hit a brick wall. And without outside help from a counselor, I would have crashed and burned.

I had gotten so used to pushing my feelings to the back of my mind that at some point, my body started screaming out for help. I tried what I’d tried before when things became overwhelming. But it only brought relief for a short while; and each time my mask would come back on. During this process I learned that every smile isn’t connected to an unhurt heart.

When the weight of it all got too heavy for me, I ran to God and He led me to a Counselor who was able to help me. I penned this phrase during my counseling sessions the first time I realized that I was no longer angry. It was the first time I realized that no one else carried the amount of authority to the way my life was turning out greater than me. If you’re tired, worn out or in need of guidance, seek outside help: medical, spiritual or conventional counseling. Don’t wait any longer than you’ve already waited. No one knows you need the help unless you ask for it. They may only be looking at your smile.

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