Sarah L.

Mother, grandmother, protector. I was a peaceful kid in the beginning but my life grew hectic. I'm an empath. I've always felt things intensely and I still do. I was raised by my parents until about 16 when I left. My darkest day was when I tried to tell someone about how I'd been sexually abused as a kid and they didn't believe me. It stung, but it also molded me into an advocate for others trying to speak out and who are not being heard. I struggle with trauma reactions from old abuses. I was only 11 when I was sexually abused. The trauma and abuse continued throughout my late teens and into adulthood. My best day was the day I got sober. It paved the way for the rest of my life. I manage tough feelings now with hard workouts, CBD oil, breathing and doing kind things for others. I don't feel defined by the fact that I got through it - I don't wear it. I do feel defined by the survival of it and what I do with my life now. I've absolutely felt not good enough at times. As a child I always felt out of place. I used to change myself to make others "like me". I always wanted to please them. Now I know that I NEED to express myself whether or not it seems strange or falls in line with what others think I should be doing. If not, I suffocate a giant part of who I am and what my soul is. I think the "weirdness" in a person is usually just a gift that needs to be nurtured. My greatest strength is my voice. I am proud of who I am. I love to create. I am powerful, confident and loving. I am Sarah and I am a warrior.