Hurting...

I know it hurts, then it hurts and keeps hurting. I know its not easy to open up to others. I know its not simple to accept who you really are. Its taken me forever to find inner peace, to stop hating myself for the way I look, or for the mistakes I make. Its not easy, I know this quite well because I've been on this journey of self-actualisation. You have to accept, things that hurt you most, try to understand your weaknesses and your strengths; promise to overcome your fears . I know, i've cried myself to sleep a few times or more; and i know its not easy, but you take it one step at a time and when your quest is fulfilled, you feel unburdened. I know, because I've had to come to terms with my past and my present,but the future is only what you make it and I make the future mine.