I refuse to accept the things I cannot change, because my God does not place on me things I cannot handle, I place them there myself, as he gave me free will and perseverence, and I can change anything about myself if I work hard enough and long enough to do so, and he will walk beside me and give me his love and guidance while I work, as I make my own path in this life.

I believe that people make their own choices, their own path in life. Their lives are not predestined, there is no fate. The two phrases, "I will accept the things I cannot change" and "I am only human" are designed as excuses to be weak.

I refuse to give in or give up. I am going to be strong, to keep pushing. I am a fighter. I will fight for what I want, for what I believe in. I am struggling to be a healthy person, to be a free person, free from the pain and issues of my life and childhood, that does not mean I cannot change and be better.

Every day is a new day and a chance to start over, erase the mistakes of yesterday and move forward. I am not going to give up. Everyone has the ability to do the same, those who choose not to are weak.

That is what I have been thinking all day...as I have been trying to overcome some personal obstacles of mine. Struggles of my past that are interfering in my life and causing issues in my marriage. I am overbearing, oversensitive and have something called codependency.

It is something I must change but it will take hard work every day. All day. I can do it, because I choose to. I judge others harshly, this is also part of my problem, as is seeking other's approval. Such is life, but then again, I cannot say, "I am only human", because that is only an excuse and I am trying my hardest to change.