For the first time, I looked in the mirror and saw me. Not tragedy, not sorrow, not pain. Not a fake smile. I saw me. Despite all that has happened, God still has a plan for me. Jeremiah 29:11...For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans not to harm you but to give you hope and a future. (Excuse me if its not the exact words, I'm reciting from memory).

Looking in the mirror, I saw a beautiful girl, Inside and Out. Despite all that has happened, God still has plans for me. He has blessed me beyond measure and given me countless talents. For once in my entire life, I see my worth, my beauty, my talents. I am not who I have been telling myself I am. I am not who the people who have hurt me have been telling me I am. I am actually beautiful.

I have truly forgiven him. And I no longer hate her. Whether the court's decision is truthful or not, I know the truth. I know what happened. Whether his lawyer or the court believe me or not.

My life will continue on. I will survive. I will no longer let this hinder me. Nehemiah 8:10, The Joy of the Lord shall be my strength. I rely on Him.

I can look him in the eye and say, "I FORGIVE YOU." I FORGIVE him for torturing me in the past. I forgive me for ruining a friendship and for violating one. I forgive his family for turning against me after it all happened.

Whether he is punished or he gets away, I will be okay. My life is in God's hands. I have a bright future.

I am beautiful, inside and out. I will survive.

Healing has begone. From this moment on, I will no longer be haunted with a crime that was not my fault.


I just wanted to share this with ya'll and I guess if you want the story behind it all you can PM me for it.

I'm so happy for you!

Amen. Christ came to give life and life more abundantly. The abundance may be an up OR a down. I'm so happy you've realized that you can rely on God for everything you need, whether it's strength, courage, rest, or whatever. God is always there.

I'm learning to. I really am but yet I haven't been able to grasp his love for me. Thank you all for reading and sharing! I appreciate you all