Remember what you went through, and don't put yourself through it again.

She smiles, maybe it was the first ever time that she realises just how far she had gotten, and how long it had been. She gave up a long time ago, but kept on moving, slowly and slowly moving forward. She still cries at those memories, just like she did in class, in front of her teachers, and alone in her room. But that just showed what she had doubted before - she thought she had lied to herself, but really she had stayed through to herself during that time. The more pain you feel when you lose something, the more real/true it was.

Being hurt doesn't mean that you can't move forward. Memories, good or bad, will help you to take those steps forward. Give it time, give it a chance.

Thank you xo