there comes a time in everyone's life

where they believe they are helpless.

where they think that they have sunk so low that nothing could help them

but this idea is false.

the thought that there couldn't possibly be anyone who could help them

or love them

or even make them smile

and see themselves for who they are

is not something they should believe.

when we fall short it is hard and awful

but giving into the idea that we can do no better

is way worse

it's like saying "thanks but no thanks" when a friend tries to love you.

it's like choosing to believe the worst in you is stronger than all the good.

we are not inherently evil creatures

but we do have evil inside of us.

the thing to remember here though

is the copious amounts of good that are also in us.

there cannot be good without the bad

there cannot be happiness without the struggles

there cannot be friends without faith in others

and there cannot be a solution or an absolution without the drive to change or try harder.

"fake it 'til you make it" I always say

you are stronger than this

you can handle anything life throws at you

even when you think you can't

especially when you think you can't.

so when life gives you a way to overcome what you are struggling with

take it

when you find someone who wants to bear your burdens with you

accept them

and when you finally overcome your struggle

thank those who played a part

life is so much happier when you have a support group

and you are much happier when your burdens are lifted.

you've got this

i believe in you

now

do you?