Hello Steem Community

So after being on Steem for officially 2 months I am finally doing my introduce myself. I have added a couple of my writings to help explain my personal journey: I think they offer more insight into who I am becoming and who I was then anything........Please be encouraged and hear the voice of Hope and Love

HOPE BEYOND BROKENNESS
As I sat in that rental truck, that I was now living in, over 3 years ago, I vividly remember a conversation of despair and hopelessness:
I said to the person with me, "you know I can't ever see my life without drugs again. The inability to be a functional human being aside from using seems utterly impossible! I have to use, I can't deal with the depression, just lying in the bed, unable to move, eat, or speak. I have loss all hope of being normal again, of feeling normal again. I guess this is how my life will end."
This was the very real and candid conversation just over 3 years ago. My depression was fueling my addiction, and my addiction was fueling my depression. It was a vicious circle of destruction to my soul, and to all who cared for me.
I share this today because I was led to remind everyone who is experiencing any form of hopelessness: Whether its depression, broken relationships, divorce, child custody issues, illness, loss, self hate, or suicidal thoughts---
You will and can overcome by the grace of God, and no matter how dark it gets, I promise there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am praying for you and pulling for you! We are one in spirit! This message is for you, God is speaking to you!!
Much love to all!

TRUTH OF MY DEPRESSION
I cried aloud, as I grasped for air.
Crippled under the weight and presence,
shamed by the subtleties of my ignorance.
Clinging to a photograph, echoing the vibrations of my internal chaos throughout eternity.
Breathing heavy, wiping the flood from my eyes, I cried out, Help! I can't go on. The darkness is to dark. The despair to much to bare.
The image of another moment, another second of this death grip of negativity, the shadow of my depression clings to me like a virus in my flesh. Nothing allows the escape of its grip.
The darkest clouds of existence, the agonizing pain of a darkened soul, as the walls caved in, and I clung to life.
These are the days that formed my desperation for love, peace, and joy. These days are the one's that my soul can finally be thankful for.
Depression no longer has a hold on me, now its my Eternal God I see!
I love you all, and pray for you every day

DIVINE LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE

Today I am fully aware that most of my life, I lived caring what others thought, or said about me. It drove so many insecurities, and created a personal struggle with identity, and life. I feel for anyone who is constantly overwhelmed by what the world will say, or even what those closest will think. Its a form of bondage, created by a false illusion of who and what you are "suppose" to be.
I am here today to tell you, you are accepted, and beloved. You are royalty, and nothing can separate you from Love!
As we grow in our relationship with God, we become aware of all the ego, and false bravado within the matrix of life, and soul. The way a man or woman should act based on rules, regulations, systems and social creations. Its called witchcraft, control and manipulation through self-imposed religions, false humility, and commandments and doctrines of man.
So many judge based on limited information, and even self-righteousness, and so many of us find ourselves hiding from the criticism, or judgement of social stigmas created by systems, powers, and principalities. Dying in our guilt, shame, and, condemnation, slaves to our emotions which are driven by our false perceptions.
I am here to again tell you, you are worthy, valued, and loved beyond all comprehension, you are enough. So share yourself with the world, open up to the Divine calling you, put down the ego, and find that love which exist in us all.....No more pretending, no more faking, just become the real you which I promise is enough!!!
Much love, to be awakened to the Christ within! Love conquers all, love never fails, Love of God, oneself, and your neighbor will change the world around us. Put down the sword, and lets find Christ within! It starts with You, and me, and has nothing to do with religion!
May we become Agape!

I am still learning how to use Steem and still don't understand how upvoting and resteems really work.....I just vote 100% for all my votes and resteem certain people's post.....I hope to build a strong community and wish you all blessings and love!!! Thank you for all you all do, and represent, please if you have any suggestions, or comments pkease share....Also please upvote, follow, and comment😇😇😇