Kayleigh,

It's ok to feel everything you are feeling right now. You are entitled to it. Feel it for awhile and then spend time thinking about what YOU want to be. Try not to let the people around you *should* you to death. Believe me, I KNOW that this is far easier said than done. I struggle with it every day. I even inflict the shoulds upon myself far more than is good for me.

But I am learning that I'm happier when I am me and not trying to be what others expect or want me to be. Trying to live up to the expectations of others only gives them power over me - power over my happiness and self-worth - power I'm tired of handing over to others.

Being true to ourselves is very hard work. I feel moments of weakness each and every day. So, I'm extending my hand to you whenever you feel weak. Maybe if we hang onto each other, our sum will be stronger than our individual parts.

girllazy