I have learned to accept my circumstance, move forward, and do the best I can. It took me 12 years to earn my Bachelor's in Philosophy and my Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I could only take one step at a time. Each success was recognized and appreciated, then nourished into bigger and better accomplishments. But I was determined and I began to realize my self-worth is not dependent on what other people think or how they perceive me.
People come and go and their opinions change.
It seems like almost every day we hear about some natural disaster or people waging war among themselves or crime-related incidents. Indescribable consequences are heaped upon each person touched. Imagine the grief experienced in each case and multiply that by the number of people involved. Only our Father in Heaven can handle such burdens. So, I've committed myself to helping those who will accept help and urging everyone to use whatever abilities they have to do the same.