Falling in love can be one of the greatest things you'll ever experience. When you find your person, and things begin falling into place, you can often feel as though you're untouchable. Sometimes, however, falling in love is frightening. The first time you feel that pang of longing for someone after you're just mended your heart from a tragic break-up can be scary. You find yourself wondering if opening yourself up to this new person will be the same whirlwind of happiness, pain, and regret you've just experienced. It can be hard to keep letting people in your life when you've been hurt. But trust me when I tell you, you are stronger than yesterday's pain, and you can keep moving forward.

Falling in love is worth the risk, and you can't keep letting the person who hurt you control your ability to live. Don't continue to give them power over your life. You are worth being loved and you are allowed to try again. They don't get to call the shots in your life anymore, and though it can be terrifying to choose to let someone into your life again, I promise you, you are strong enough to overcome this difficult situation. Choose happiness, whatever that is for you, and choose to be hopeful in this whirlwind of life and love.