Still I stand!

At the age of 11, I noticed something was wrong with my right leg and people made sure I knew something was very wrong by pointing, laughing and whispering. I got sucked into hiding and losing myself. I felt abnormal, inadequate and self-conscious I tried covering my shame everyday possible, but nothing helped because I was mentally trapped. I was stressed and depressed and clearly, I did not belong. What I didn't know is that my leg would cause me far more pain than the hurtful words and actions of people......

Growing up with one of the rarest syndrome, I thought the more you hide your flaws, the more beautiful you'll appear, the more love you'll get and the more you'll feel like you belong (what was I thinking?!?). While part of this is the scary truth and this is the world we are living in, I can promise you it’s all a lie! You don't always have to belong. IN FACT, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BELONG!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO PLEASE OTHERS. The only thing that matter is you! Push past your anxiety and keep walking with your head up high spreading flowers, beauty and love. Embrace your flaws; believe in yourself your powers and your dreams......