Just because my life has been hard doesn’t mean I have to be hard. I’ve learned that it’s far better to cultivate what is beautiful in life than to dwell on and collect the ugly.

He looked up to his mother in pure adoration. As if looking at the face of God. I knew that look because that is how I once saw my mother.

Who hurt me? I hurt myself. I have failed to find love because I’ve never allowed it in. Never let anyone get too close.

Love, I will follow where you lead and serve others the best I can along the way. May your people be my people.

It has almost been a week since I’ve seen Leo. I’ve kept my promise and have not called. Neither has he. My heart slightly touches upon...