Tuesday, August 11, 2015

growth and gain

I don't really know what to say, but I'm going to write this because I can get my feelings out of me through this blog. first let me just say that I am super proud of myself. I accomplished a lot this summer and not only did I improve myself, but I went to Michigan this summer(twice in fact). I know that I have been going to Michigan almost every year since I, but still I accomplished it in a different way and I hope I can still go there and be free.
This summer I have accomplished a lot. I used to be a runner. I ran from my life when it became too difficult to handle. I will admit I felt bad, but in hindsight it takes two to tango. I will admit through everything that has happened I have always wanted to be in control. And I was, until I wasn't. I had to find a way to take back the control and my power. I thought I wanted to stay the course, but through it all I realize that I Cannot run away from this life. It is both here and there and maybe that is okay. Maybe this was supposed to teach me that I have to face my fears and own up to my faults. This summer I feel like I have been doing exactly that. I have spent time both here and there too. Maybe when the time comes it will be just that. Me owning myself and facing whatever I need to face. I know when it happens I will be prepared because I have been expecting it.
No matter what I am proud of all that I have done this summer. I may no longer be a runner, but i have finished my marathon.

Sunday, August 2, 2015

a letter...

Hi Caroline---
you and I don't know what your very near future looks like. But you should (and are proud of yourself). In just two very short years you have accomplished a lot. In these past two years--and even almost three years you have grown and learned a lot about yourself and the world. To start with you realized what you like and dislike and are very good at accomplishing your goals. You came to realize that you enjoy learning and are loving working towards a goal....Never stop setting goals for yourself!  you have learned to be independent with your work and have learned how to ask for help when you need it. After this semester you will have more than 60 credits towards a degree (that is major---no pun intended)!  You haven't been to therapy in over a year. This past year you are learning how to cope and manage your stress and disappointments when they become too much for you.  In the past few months you have seen doctors and actually showing up to your appointments that you had been putting off. You are doing a wonderful job. Always remember this time as a time of learning and achieving. Be proud of yourself. You will reach those goals one way or another.