Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently

Dear Life,
     I have found you to be quite challenging over the past 20 years.  It seems as though you have thrown things at me that no child should ever have to face in life, I grew up questioning who loved me and who didn't.  I saw things and went through things that only a handful of people know about in my life.  You have hurt me more times than I can ever count, and disappointed me even more.  Sometimes I think about the past, and never for a second do I wish to take anything back.  No matter how horrible any one situation was, I am PROUD of my background, and I am so happy of the person I have become, and the family I am raising!  I have met people throughout my life that have made a huge impact, and some that only came and went as fast as I met them, but everyone who has entered my life has molded me into who I am!  Whether it be because I wanted to be just like them, or because I knew when I saw them what NOT to become, I am so glad I met each and every person in my life!  Through my life, I have learned what I wanted in a husband, only because I saw so many times what a woman, ANY WOMAN should never have to go through.  I knew what I wanted for the father of my children, only because I witnessed things no CHILD should ever see.  I knew what kind of life I wanted for myself, only because I saw how hard life was for certain people, and I never wanted that.  I strived to better myself, and meet people that were "good!"  I knew exactly how I wanted to raise my children, and how to love, and care for them, and let them know that they will NEVER have to question whether we love them or not.  So honestly, Although I have been hurt by you, Life, I also am thankful because you taught me what not to settle for! I have an amazing family that I would give my life for!  We have been blessed beyond belief by our God!  Although I say I knew back then what I didn't want out of life, I never imagined God would give me such a wonderful life!  I love everything about it, and I'm sure it's only going to get better as I get older!  Bring on  the disappointments....they only make me stronger, and in the long run so much happier!!

Sincerly Yours,
Stephany