Lessons learned through it all

For every time I was hurt..

I was reminded what is real joy..

For every time someone spoke without a thought for how I feel..

I was reminded of how fragile the human heart is...

For every time someone used me for their own ends..

I was reminded how much I can influence others thoughts in a positive way..

For every time I was fooled into believing someone cared..

I was reminded how easily someone might come across as pretending to..

For every lie someone told me..

I was reminded about the ones around me who never have..

Life is a constant journey of learning through the worst moments, so that we learn the value of the better ones.