I can't say I'm a better person than I was before, but I'm sure as hell happier, braver, and stronger, so...
Step 1: Completed.
Step 2: Continue from there.
And I have people to thank for this.
The Tedford-Rivera family.
They took me in when my home situation was unhealthy. They made me a part of their family, and showed me what a real family is supposed to be. No,they're not "perfect image" people, there is imperfection in the household, and one or two of them are downright insane to be honest (said with love), but it's a strong family full of love. It took me 18 years to get a family, but it was worth the wait.
I let them down a numbe