Pain is inevitable misery is optional (my childhood story)

This story about my life is not for pity, it's about a significant experience in life that has shaped and made me who I am today.Well it's more than one experience.

I was born in the a beautiful country called Nigeria,she is a country with a big heart.I came from a large family comprising of my dad, my mum,my 4 siblings + me(the crazy talented one).I remember how awesome life was, along with the happy memories of life comes a sad memory when my parents got separated.

My dad took the unpleasant route of splitting up the children in effort to hurt my mum. I was moved from our wonderful home at the age of 12 to live with a woman outside my world(my paternal grandma),I wrestled with the torment of being removed from someone who has been a lifelong companion (my mom) for 8 years.

During my childhood I endured many abuses and in some ways was damaged emotionally,inwardly I was very fearful,i had the fear of rejection :'if my parents can stop loving each other, can they stop loving me? The fear of the future, the fear of exploring my talent because I had a very low self-esteem,the fear of uncertainty but outwardly I presented myself as a tough girl I reacted negatively and began to show aggression towards others,i hated myself and everyone around me.I was stuck between a battle zone ,as a result of these I suffered psychological problems and became very bitter.

I had fought with life so much I just didn't have any "fight " left in me, but that actually worked to my advantage. I was at the bottom and had nowhere to go but up. I was ready for the Great Physician to step into my life.He found me,showed me his promises(his word) , i started loving myself and found the purpose of my existence,then I realized EVERY PAIN IS FOR A SEASON AND A REASON.
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