"I am afraid to tell you who I am because you might not like it and it's all I've got"
When I was younger, that was my favorite quote. I was very shy and reserved. I had few friends. I lived in fear and shame of who I was. Now that I am MUCH older, I am still a very quiet person, but it is because I choose my words carefully and save them for when I have something to say. It's because of the book of James in the Bible where it commands me to be "quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger." That pretty much sums me up. I am laid back and quiet and a great listener. It is how I decided I wanted to live. The shame and fear that I used to live out of have been healed after a lot of work. I have a lot more friends now, and am more open about myself. I will continue to try to be personal with my blog, though my words may be few,