I do believe that everything in life happens for a reason. Every bad and good thing that happens. Every person that comes in and out of your life was put there for a reason to get you to the place you need to be. I have been in a dark place lately, a downward spiral. I thought I was getting better, but then relapsed. But I learned something, I learned that it was because I was depending on someone else for my happiness, and I can depend on no one for happiness but myself. People will betray you, lie to you, and turn their back on you when you need them most. The only person you can trust is yourself. I have wonderful family and friends who ARE here for me and support me and love me. But in the end I know now I have to love, support, and respect myself. If someone cannot accept me at my worst, they certainly don't deserve me at my best. ;)