I have learned that frustration is allowed and talking it through is necessary.

I think God leaves me alone to let me find my own strength because no one else can give it to me. Sometimes it is very lonely. But I know the lonely times teach me the most. I must let go in order to let anything in. No one can love me, for me.

The more I look around and listen I realize that I'm not alone. We are all facing choices that define us. No choice. However messy is without importance in the overall picture of our lives. We all at our own age have to claim something, even if it's only our own confusion. I am in the middle of growing up and into myself.

I have learned that frustration is allowed and talking it through is necessary.

I believe in myself. I believe in my vision, my life, my talent, my art. More than anyone. No one can take that away from me.

I am afraid to show you who I really am, because if I show you who I really am, you might not like it--and that's all I got.

I have learned that trust comes and goes and love comes before hate. Elise age 10.