dear 2017

Dear 2017,

You stripped me of my happiness and forced me to unveil a side of me I never wished to see. You sent me on an emotional rollercoaster filled with rare highs and constant lows. You threw my weaknesses in my face and pushed me to my breaking point. You destroyed my self-confidence and shattered me completely. You made me dread activities that used to happily consume my life. I cried myself to sleep almost every night and woke up with swollen eyes that hurt to open. I couldn’t face my reflection in a mirror because all I felt was hatred and depression. It hasn’t been until now that I’ve been able to turn these weaknesses into strengths. I’ve captured my emotions and filtered out the negativity. I found my strength and happiness in those around me. I hope to never again experience the darkness you gave me and I know I will only go up from here. Thanks for the worst year of my life, but it was only a chapter of what is in store for my life story.