I do not define myself.

I do not define myself by how many roadblocks have appeared on my path.

I define myself by the courage I’ve found to forge new roads.

I do not define myself by how many disappointments I’ve faced.

I define myself by the forgiveness and faith I’ve found to start again.

I do not define myself by how long a relationship lasted.

I define myself by how much I have loved, and am willing to love again.

I do not define myself by how many times I’ve been knocked down.

I define myself by how many times I’ve struggled to my feet.

I am not my pain.

I am not my past.

I am that which has emerged from the fire.

(Unknown)