I've hit a dead end. Everything I have ever had faith in is exponentially crashing: my family, my faith, my friendships, love and even life itself. I'm tired, but I'm too afraid to sleep. One day I wish to restore some of these things. Reality tells me I won't. Society tells me I can't. Statistics tell me its not possible. Life tells me to dream on. Hope tells me to keep going. It's what wakes me up every morning and it's what helps me sleep peaceful at night. Dreams tell me not to give up. It's what keeps my head up, this is what keeps me sane. God tells me I'm not alone. He's what catches me when I fall. He's what holds me together. What holds back the tears and keeps me strong. He's who my mom had. The one who made her the most beautiful person I know. . . .Four and a half years later. . . . . . . I'm still here, I'm still standing, I'm still strong. Never to be defeated-Leah Ashley
