Day 35

          I cannot punish myself for standing up what I believe in, but I want to. I want to make those around me happy. Yet, I cannot make everyone happy, and I am the only person I have to live with for the rest of my life. In an effort to better my life, I have found how different I am from many of the people I found myself closest to. Yet, I have also found how similar I am to some of the people that I never knew I was close to to begin with. Sometimes I hate standing up for myself, for I fear that the person I stand up to will leave my life. It's hardest when I love that person. Some have left, some have stayed. But now I know which relationships are mutual. Watching someone you love leave, hurts... regardless. But watching someone you love stay regardless, is one of the greatest joys someone can experience.

Lesson:

Stand up for your beliefs. Those who truly love you will stand beside you regardless.