It is not until watching "Soul Surfer" yesterday and traveling to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Kick-off breakfast this morning that I could make sense of the past year.  I have both struggled intensely and been blessed completely.   But I have felt dragged down and out through it all. I can say today, that I am incredibly fortunate.   I am incredibly blessed.  I have amazing friends, loving family and the ability to function each day on my own two feet.    I am alive. I realize today I need to move forward into my next stage of healing.  I need to forgive myself for not being perfect and making mistakes.  I need to learn and grow from those mistakes.  I need to forgive those who have hurt me and let go of the friendships I have lost. I need to remember daily how fortunate I am and thank god for every morning.  I need to focus on those I love more than on myself.  I need to say "US, WE, OUR" more than "I". I was hurt deeply in 2010 and it c...
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