Brave and brokenhearted

I find it extremely challenging to be honest about what’s truly going on in my life.  You see, I was raised to go out in public, smile and “put on a happy face.”  But it takes so much work to keep pretending like things are rosy all the time.

So, I take off that mask and step forward in an attempt to live my life as it actually is.  Sure, it can be fun, full of laughter, romantic, happy and full of surprises.  But it is also messy, scary, disappointing, challenging, and sometimes even sad.  It can often be a mixture of many different things all at once!

When I go through something hard, I find it helps me to know that I am not alone … knowing that someone else has the same struggles and life experiences helps gives me courage to move forward.

Question: Are you feeling lost, alone or struggling?

Food For Thought:  Would it help to know you’re not alone?

Challenge:  Are you brave enough to journal about your pain or reach out to tell someone you trust?