"My Long Walk Down A Short Road" focuses on my life from childhood to late-twenties. I hope this will shed more light on who I am by allowing readers to see where I have come from and what I have been through. Please support my effort to delve into my past life and explore how I became who I am today. If possible, it may also help others relate to my experiences and feel inspired or comforted that we are not alone in this earthly experience. What happens in this life is not always enjoyable, but as I have found, it can serve to develop one's character for the better.
When I came into this life I had no idea what I was about to encounter in the world, within my family or in my own personal experience. I do believe that before this life I existed and lived with family, friends and others as spirits living with God. I am unsure how many details I was aware of before agreeing to come down here and taking on a physical body, but I chose to experience the life I have regardless of other people's ability to influence my life through their choices. This plays a huge part in my life because of what happened in my childhood. I grew up feeling defenseless against other people's actions. It turns out that happens to be a part of life for many people.
DISCLAIMER:
I am writing based on my feelings or fractured memories of events. This blog represents my life experiences through a child's lens and how such a perspective shaped the way I grew up and became who I am today.
Thanks for sharing this Jey. Our past inevitably shapes who we are in some ways, but I also want you to know that the light of Christ in each and every one of us has the potential to overcome any circumstances. I think that a lot, not all, but a lot of the choices you have made in your life have let that light shine through the darkness and uncertainty of your past. All of us have a story and all of us have fears and doubts and hurts. It doesn't matter so much where we've been, though, as where we are headed. You know this. You also know very well that the only power to truly overcome pain and uncertainty, hurt, confusion, and regret comes from the atonement. You have had a tough life, that is not a question. The question now is will you let that keep you from meeting your full potential and helping others? or will you use what you have learned to truly excel at living both here and in the world to come? We miss you and love you Jey! Keep your head up!!!
ReplyDeleteYour experiences are poignant and heart-wrenching. Thank you for sharing this with us. I look forward to learning more about you. Sending good energy and love your way.
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First- cute profile pic:) Jey, you know I sypathize with you. The scars are real for all you kids. There are people who say the past is in the past- get over it...and to an extent, you do. But it is not erased and it definitely shapes who you are and the pain does not totally leave you. This family is far from perfect and we don't always handle situations as we should, but I guess that plays into our past molding us. I hope you know how much your family loves you! Your childhood wasn't fair, but God is, and even if it's not on our time, I know He will work things out and all will be as they should be and He will take care of us.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments and encouragement. I definitely believe God is fair and will bless all His children. I am writing this all out to possibly help others connect to someone with the same life. My hope in writing this is to help heal some wounds within me and give some hope to others who read it. Other posts will reveal a balance of positive experiences with negative. Thanks again for your love and support.
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