My awesome step-daughter armed me with a lot before she passed. I reflect on her words daily. From the advice she gave, to the promises I made, she is in my thoughts constantly. Today is no different. Today, as I was organizing pictures on my Facebook, I ran across a quote that read "Don't become who hurt you." this was the very last post she liked of mine on October 26th, and even reposted it herself that day. It was the second to last thing she posted before she passed on October 31st.
Today, I am reflecting on those words: "Don't become who hurt you."
I'd like to think she and I had some things in common. I believe we both have big hearts, care too much and constantly try to be the peace makers. We both love to spread love and happiness. She entrusted me to continue that on for her. I am trying sweet girl.
"Don't become who hurt you."
I think these words are incredibly powerful. It's why I posted it a few months back but it holds even more meaning now more then ever. Don't become who hurt you. Don't become bitter, and cold. Don't run and hide. Stay and fight. Push through. Don't be afraid, love unconditionally. Don't seek revenge, seek forgiveness and peace.
"Don't become who hurt you."
Don't lie, cheat, steal. Instead love, laugh, and be happy. We all have a past, things we aren't proud of, things we wish would could go back and correct but as another quote once read "There's a reason the review mirror is so small and the window in front of you is so big, because what's in front of you (your future) is more important then what's behind you (your past)."
"Don't become who hurt you."
I think this quote is beautiful. It speaks to remaining true to oneself, regardless of the trials and obstacles that life throw at us. Life can be hard and cruel and it's easy to be tainted by the hurt and pain but don't become who hurt you. Rise, demand better, be better, love harder. live truer. Don't become the person who hurt you, don't say the words that made you once cry. Don't treat people the way you hated to be treated. Don't become the people, words, actions, thoughts, etc that hurt you.
That's all for now.
-Jamie Hillman
Me, my step-daughter, Victoria and my husband, Chris a few days after we got married in August.
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