1 year of hope

This past Tuesday, on the 20th, was my one year anniversary of the last time I cut myself. I'm proud to say that I've been free of self-injury for one year and my heart has been healing quite wonderfully. I'm so happy to have made it this far.

If this is something you're struggling with, and you're looking for a way out, I want you to know that it's possible. All things are possible. You're going to make it. I believe in you and I believe in me and we're going to climb mountains together. I'll help you through your struggles. I'm always here with a listening ear.

You have the power to make it through this. It might not be all better today but it's okay if things take time.

This past year, I've learned to see the incredible strength that's inside of me. I've learned that inspiration is everywhere. There isn't a place that I venture into that I don't find some source of inspiration. I loved myself before I stopped for good and I love myself even more now. I'm incredibly proud of myself. I've never felt so wonderful before.

I shared my day with friends that I love and I had blast! It was excellent! Thank you for listening to my story. Remember to try to be happy. You are beautiful and you are loved!

Listening ear:
twitter.com/kiyannashanay
kiyannaloves@yahoo.com
kiyannasquotebook.tumblr.com
facebook.com/kiyannashanay

inspiration

Some days....

Some days are harder than others. I woke up a few days ago not feeling too tough and I felt like I lost a little sanity. Some days are harder than others. Some days you win and some days you try your best and you don't end up with the results you hoped for. It's important to know that this is not a reason to give up hope. Some things take time. The universe will unfold in the way it's supposed to. If it's going to happen it will. Worrying won't make things happen faster. It doesn't get you anywhere, it's like rocking in a rocking chair.

For days like this, take a deep breath, relax and remember how special and important you are. Remember that when you believe in yourself, there is no way that you can lose. Take a break from worrying and write down a list of things that make you smile or that make you happy. Maybe you can list of your goals and aspirations. Maybe you can list all the things that inspire you. We all need inspiration and with a list of things that inspire you, you'll always be able to find some.

Smile, Beautiful,

Inspirational Wednesdays

"Believe in yourself in all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle."

self-injury

Today was Self Injury Awareness Day. As you might know, this is something that is very important to me. This month, on the 20th, will be one year without self-harm for me. I'm incredibly proud of myself. I know that I'm strong but I'm only human and sometimes I break. Each day that I've refrained from cutting is a day that I've become stronger. I know that I can make it through bigger things because I've battled this for almost a year now and I'm still winning.

If you are battling depression or are fighting it out with self-injury, I want you to know that you are now alone. You've never been alone and you're stronger than what you're going through. You can make it through this.

If you need inspiration, here are some places you can find it:

• htttp://www.twitter.com/happy_hearts
• http://www.twitter.com/kiyannashanay
• http://www.kiyannasquotebook.tumblr.com
• http://twitter.com/LLLTD5
• http://couragehopestrength.tumblr.com
• iloveyoursoul.tumblr.com
  
• twitter.com/projectbeauty
• reachingforrecovery.tumblr.com
• so follow the lines and i'll be your guide
  
• spread happyness
  

There is inspiration all around but here are some places that I usually find some. I know that you're healing wonderfully. I hope you have a beautiful day.