i've learned..

-that you cannot make someone love you. all you can do is be someone who can be loved. the rest is up to them.

-that no matter how much i care, some people just don't care back.

-that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.

-that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

-that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

-that heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

-that learning to forgive takes practice.

-that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

-that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. sometimes you have to forgive yourself.

-that no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief.

-that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions.

-that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. it could change your life forever.

-that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life.

-that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.

-that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe.