I am

Empowered

Because I've fought through a broken heart.

Strong

Because I learned how to be independent and rely on myself.

Loved

Because God has blessed me with the most incredible family and friends.

Beautiful

Because the people I associate myself with have shown me my inner light.

Tough 

Because I've figured out how to make my voice heard.

Imperfect

Because no one is perfect, here, and I'm embracing it.

Humble

Because I was once proud and was stricken down to nothing at all.

Faithful

Because after much trial and error, I see God is the only path follow.

Open-Minded

Because someone is always there to help me learn and grow.

Righteous

Because I have standards that cause me to be righteous to my Heavenly Father.

Happy

Because my life is a chaotic, crazy mess full of beauty, light, energy, blessings and opportunities.

Change

If you could change everything about yourself, everything about your life, would you? 
How far is too far to be altered?
When did it become so unpopular to just be who you are? That special person God created you to be?
Why can't you be her? Why do you fight so hard to be anyone else?
You're good enough to be you. You're you for a reason.
If you could change everything about yourself...
I hope you wouldn't. 

Under the Stars

As I lie under the stars I’m coming to realize just how small I am. Small, but worth something…because here I am, under the stars with a chance, a blessed opportunity, to live life to its fullest and make my mark and leave a legacy. Even if only the stars notice my impact. I am someone. I’ve burned my bridges and broken bonds with tremendous people, but I’ve mended my ways. I’ve fixed myself and seen the bright lights. Perhaps the people I long for the most will never see the change, but I saw it, I see it. The Lord sees it. My family sees it. Undoubtedly, the difficult days aren’t over with and I’ve still got a line of never ending trials in my future days but I’ve learned so much about myself. Things are looking up, things, life is becoming magical, again. Certain someones can have that impact on a young girls heart, still, you know. I have strength. I know I can rise up against pain, conquer the sorrow and find happiness, peace and grow more in this eternal journey. These stars will forever give me hope. Its like after all this time of doubt and uncertainty I’ve found the respect and confidence in who I am inside and outside. I’m beautiful, strong, worth it and special – someone worth loving and taking care of. ChelseaKate. I’ll lie under the stars a while longer with these tears trickling down my cheek. Tears of happiness, finally. Tears of acceptance, relief and joy. I’ll thank the sky for always being there as it twinkles at me. I’ll shine here in the moonlight and feel my heart beat out of my chest. Its my time, now because I’m someone amazing. I’ll leave my mark. My legacy will be one of triumph and courage. Even if only the stars notice. I’ll lay here, thankful. Finally the girl I’ve always wanted to be, the girl I love. Me. Just me. The special girl under the stars.