Monday, March 14, 2011



I've been thinking about this a lot lately.







Fast forward to now.


I was quickly becoming all that I hated.


I cannot control what other people think about me.
Knowing that I can't, frees me to live.

Courage to change the things I can.
And wisdom to know the difference.


  1. You're incredibly strong Jen! And you've come a long way, so be proud of that. It's hard being judged, but you know who you are, so stick with that! I'm glad I know you.

  2. That's a very good way to look at it. I've developed the same kind of attitude. Life is so much less stressful if you stop trying to fix other people and just worry about your decisions and roll with the punches.

  3. Jen,
    When I read your posts, I can practically taste the raw vulnerability of them. There is so much emotion coming through you right now and I am so inspired by your willingness to keep using your voice. I'm grateful our paths are intertwined.
    With love,

  4. I like this idea about not trying to control oneself. I think self-stifling has been the greatest detriment to my own happiness. I was never trying to control myself for my own good, it was always for someone else or because someone or something (church) told me I needed too. I'm much happier when I go with my own instincts and feelings. I needed this reminder right now so thank you for this post. I agree with everyone else here. You are strong and your posts are always inspiring!

  5. Fanny - Thank you! I'm glad I know YOU.
    Dom - :)
    Angie - I cried when I read your comment. I too am very grateful our paths are intertwined!
    Amy - I've never heard the term "self-stifling", but it has always been a detriment to my happiness. I'm like you - never controlled myself for MY good, only for others' good...
    I'm glad I could be give the reminder you needed, and thank you for sharing that with me.