We've all been there. Treated wrongly by someone so important to us. Heartbroken by a close friend, significant other or maybe even a parent. Maybe it was lies or maybe it was neglect. But rather than be bitter over those who have wronged us and forsaken our value, we should thank them. Good people are placed in our lives for support and love, but the wrong people are placed in our lives to teach us lessons. For this reason, we must be appreciative of these people.

Thank you to those who didn't put me first. You taught me that I have to find my own self worth, value it, and never let go of it. Thank you to those who told me I would fail. You pushed me to succeed in ways I never thought possible. Thank you to the idiot who broke my heart. You showed me what love was not and taught me how to pick up the pieces. Thank you to the best friend who doesn't talk to me anymore for no reason at all. You were put in my life to be a part of it; but, you were never meant to be permanent in my life and I have come to realize and accept that this is OK. Most of all, thank you to those who kicked me while I was down. You showed me just how much I can bend without breaking. You taught me that despite how I may feel sometimes, I am unstoppable.

I am always appreciative of the positive humans in my life that I have been blessed with knowing. I do often forget, however, to be appreciative of the negative people I have been fortunate enough to cross paths with. These people are the ones who build our character. They show us what we are really made of. Often times, we forget just how strong we are. It takes a truly bad encounter for us to remember our strength sometimes. We are pushed, but not beaten, mocked but not defeated and tested, but not crushed by these people. Although we may not like to admit it, they are the only ones capable of showing us our true colors. And for this, I am eternally grateful.