I've always been of the opinion that no matter how bad things are for me, someone else has it worse. I get up and I go. I prefer to put a smile on my face because all a frown will do is force people away. I know things aren't perfect, that things won't magically get better, but I know they can get much worse if I don't try. So each day I get up, face the world, and try my best to do my part.
Life is the one thing no one gets out of alive. The only things I can do is try not to cause others intentional pain, help where I can, keep in touch with those I care about, and try not hide when I am in pain. For what good is it to hide my pain from those who love me, when they might be able to ease it? This thread, and this site as whole allows me a chance to share parts of myself. I might not show or tell all, but for those who want to get to know it is possible.
You can't get through life without being hurt. I've build walls that kept most people out for a long time. I learned to tear holes in them. I won't say I took them down, but I have learned that most difficult lesson, a life worth living involves the risk of getting hurt. So while I guard my heart I don't lock it away, but I'm careful who I let have access to it.
Dark times will come, pressures will build, and there are times I just want to hide in my bed, pull the covers over my head and stay there, but if I do I not only lose so do the ones who count on me. That is what motivates me when nothing else will. I know I am not alone. So hang in there ladies and gentleman. The ride might be hard but make the most of it. For without love and friendship you aren't living your life, you are hiding from it.