Being Authentic

It is not easy for me to open up about myself. It may seem to be, but I'm hiding behind a computer screen.We learned early in my family to keep secrets. However, being authentic is part of self acceptance and discovery. I am who I am. I've been through what I've been through. It makes me who I am today. I happen to like this person. I am a good mom and to me that is all that matters. I left my comfort zone in San Diego, to achieve my life long dreams. I need to acknowledge the path from which I came, to honor that path I walk now. It makes my accomplishments matter all that much more. Moving to Oregon has not been easy. That being said, I feel like we could not have a made a better decision for our family. Our stress level is down by 75%. Our priorities are in order. Everybody is happier, calmer, more peaceful. We are free from many of life's pointless distractions. Our attention is on each other. Where it belongs. Our family connection is stronger than it has ever been. This is time we will never get back. I am proud of how we are spending this time. I am proud of who I've become. I am proud I have the courage to tell my truth.