I know everyone always says this, but everything is going to be alright.

It's so hard to take care of yourself when you're busy trying to fix other people's problems. You need to realize that some people just won't change and you are NOT the cause of their problems. You're never going to be able to make everyone happy. But so long as you're happy don't stop trying.

There will be people who try to tear you down, who will try to stop you from being all you can be. Don't let them. Realize the only person that can stop you is yourself. You are your own worst critic and will be for the rest of your life. Allow that to be positive. Let it strengthen you and perfect your decisions. But do not let it bring you down. Do not let it stop you.

Be "selfish." Love yourself, because at the end of the day you are all you have. You don't need to prove to anybody how strong you are. You know you've survived things most people couldn't even imagine. Stop being such a pessimist. Don't use the "tragedy" of your childhood as an excuse. Use it as inspiration.

There are always going to be people worse off and there are always going to be people better off. Do not look at those less fortunate with pity; look at them with kindness. Do not look at those more fortunate with envy, but rather use them to feed your desire to succeed. You will succeed. Believe that and you've already won. Life is hard. It is the struggle that helps you fully experience and appreciate the beauty.

There is beauty in everything. In the pain and in the joy, in the darkness and in the light, and even in you. Even if you don't want to believe it. Your life is a miracle, no matter how painful, cherish it.

Be who you want to be.

Make a difference.

Be empathetic.

Get an education.

Better yourself.

Step back and look at the beauty of the world.

Take a deep breath.

Realize you are not alone, but you are unique. There is nobody out there exactly like you. Realize it, love it, and flaunt it.

Turn your experiences into a positive; without them, you wouldn't be who you are. You wouldn't be so strong or so empathetic. Or so vigilant. Or so passionate.

Find your passion. Make it a dream. Turn it into a goal. It will be your way out. So focus on it. Work hard. Make it all right.

Everything is going to be all right, you just have to work for it. Don't allow the negativity to seep into your veins and become who you are, because you are so much better than that. Become a beacon of hope for people in your situation, for yourself.

Look at how far you've come. It's too late to turn back now.