You know that saying, "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger?" Of course, you do. Everyone has heard that at least a handful of times in their life. I always thought it was just some annoying, cliche expression. It isn't until life seems to constantly kick you while you're down that you realize that expression is completely accurate. Yeah, a lot of crap has gone on in my life, mostly due to toxic people, and you know what? I'm stronger than ever.

I'm doing great, guys. That isn't sarcasm at all. I really am doing great. This is the first time in my life I've been selfish, and have actually been focusing on myself rather than everyone else around me. I'm putting my happiness first, and I have all of you to thank for that.

So, let this be more of a thank you letter those who have done me wrong. Thank you for making me stronger. Thank you for constantly kicking me while I was down, and breaking my heart into a million pieces. Thank you for making me feel like I had no one, and that I was worthless. Thank you for gaining my trust, and destroying it just as fast. Thank you for being terrible people.

I love very hard. I fall quickly and easily. Too easily. It has been one of my biggest weaknesses my entire life, especially recently. By doing things for myself, I tend to hurt myself a little more. However, I'd rather hurt myself for trying then let someone else decide my happiness for me.

Those who have done me wrong in the past have taught me that. They taught me that my happiness is in my own hands, and only I can decide where it comes from. No one else has control over MY life.

I'm sure that I will come across more people that will give me lifelong lessons, I know that my journey isn't over. And you know what? I look forward to it. These people do nothing but make me a stronger woman in the end.

So bring it. Because I can tell you for damn certain that I've been through worse. Your games got nothing on me.