Be strong

One thing my mother taught me was to be strong. No matter what's going on in your life, you need to be strong that is how you get through it. From this i learned how to stand up for myself, literally be strong, and be emotionally strong when I thought I couldn't do things anymore. I can think of millions of times I've had to be strong when I didn't want to, but that and my faith are what saw me through it.

Looking at my mom's life she had to be strong. From having a metal rod put in her back, to losing a husband to cancer, she has been through so much. If someone knows how to be strong it's her.

As a kid I took it literally. "You have to be strong." I tried my best to be the roughest toughest girl. I could have probably beaten up all the boys my age. It wasn't until 5th grade I understood being "strong" wouldn't fix every situation. I remember it like it was yesterday. I heard my best friend making fun of me. My first thought was "be strong," then I realized I couldn't punch her in the face or tackle her to the ground. I had my first "girl" moment and became so frustrated I cried. I sat and thought about it for a minute and worked up the courage to tell her I'd heard what she said and it wasn't very nice. That was so hard for me. I did not like confrontation at all. As the years went on I learned that kind of stuff happens all the time. I've been through a dramatic case of dear johning a missionary, losing friends, having people talk bad about me, friends/family dying, depression, pcos, finding out someone I love hasn't made good decisions, injuries, and life. Things that are hard for everyone. The thing that helped me though it most was my mom telling me to be strong. And that she knew I could do it because I was determined and strong.

There isn't one persons life who is harder than anothers. We all have trials that are equally difficult to overcome. One thing I've learned about myself is that I'm strong willed, but sensitive, and passionate. Which means I miss the people who have come and gone out of my life. And when I feel strongly about something, everyone will know about it. I love to share and help others through things that I can.

I am so grateful that my mother taught me to be strong, and to fight for myself. it has helped me become who I am and have the amazing opportunities that I've had.