17 to 23

17 to 23...

For the last 6 years I can honestly say I've developed some bad habits. I've had a lot of ups and a lot of downs, I've gotten comfortable then been put out of my comfort zone. I've had to deal with dramatic changes and different ways of life. I've met good people and people that haven't been so good to me. I've learned things I didn't want to know and gained knowledge that I've needed. 17 to 23 has been a complete roller coaster for me. I think it's safe to say I'm not the same person anymore. They say pain changes you, they also say you grow and mature with age. Well, I've done both! But I'd like to believe it's for the better - to better my life and show my son the example of what I believe a woman should be. I owe him that.

Instead of focusing on what Brought on any negativity in my life, I'd rather embrace what these experiences have done to me. They opened my eyes. They showed me a lot about myself that I never realized. Things about me that I thought were me, and at one time probably were, but definitely aren't now. It exposed a lot that I needed to know in order to be the person I strive to be.

I say all this to say a lot has happened in that time span and because of that (not completely but partially) I guess you can say I'm on a journey to change my life and habits. Sometimes we don't always focus on what's important when we are going through things. Life gets put on the back burner to a certain extent. But through life's obstacles, I believe u can still choose to be happy and choose positivity and peace. Whatever struggle or situation you are in or have been through I invite everyone on this journey with me. Not to do as I do or act as I act, but to gain another perspective of life and how you choose to live yours.

-Chloé