And Still I Rise

Am all of 25 years old today. Wow! It seems like just yesterday I was 16 years old and graduating from Girls High School. It sure has been a tumultuous 25 year ride filled with upheavals like moving from country to country, house to house all within the first 8 years of my life. Yes, life has had its share of pain and incidents that made me leave my childhood long before I should have. Sure, I have often questioned why my journey has been this painful but am recognising that all my experiences have contributed to making the person I am today. But despite it all I survived and have come out somewhat stronger for all that life has thrown at me. Am a lot more in control of me now and life doesn't look too bad at all . Finally am coming around to loving me, forgiving myself for all the mistakes I made and learning to cope with the new challenges. Am happy to be alive and I thank God for bringing me thus far and for all the blessings he has given me.