Don't allow what's happened in your past, to stop you from doing what you need or want. The past no longer defines who you are as a person. We all grow and learn as the years go by. We grow by our mistakes. If we didn't make mistakes than we wouldn't learn. Our mistakes make us stronger and more confident. Your who you are today because of your past. Don't look at what you've done, think about how you overcame it. Think about how much stronger you are today because of life's trials. Each problem is a stepping stone in the right direction. I was married for 17 years and now I'm divorced. I don't look at it as a mistake. It was still meant to be at that time and it was stepping stones into my future. Just be you and love who you are as a person.  Lisa~