A Reflection Of Who You Are And Who Others Perceive You?

Since I was a young girl, I have been taught that the people you surround yourself with, are a reflection of who you are and how others perceive you. Throughout my life I have encountered friendships that have torn me down and caused me to reflect on myself. The people that I once used to call my friends showed their true colours. These people have caused me pain and suffering while hiding it with a sly grin and a fake smile, they wanted to tear me down and rip up all that I had built for myself. I have learned that not everyone wants to see you succeed in life. That’s ok. I don 't need someone in my corner if they are just going to kick me when i 'm down and throw salt on my wounds. I want someone standing behind me cheering me on and helping me reach my goals. But that 's not how life goes. People aren’t perfect and life isn’t that easy. I’ve learnt that the hard way by experiencing deceit and betrayal of people I once called my number one supporters. In order for me to tell you the lessons I have learnt, I am going to take you back to those times when the people in my life were only there to knock me down.
Elementary school is the start of our social lives. Children experience starting friendships, losing them, and allowing themselves to grow. Going back means not only going back to the memories, but the emotions I felt regarding the situations I was put in. These emotions and thoughts that I felt then, I use as motivation to be a better me and to remind myself to not let