"I've been slowly changing. My past selves have molded me into who I am today. I have finally realized how cruel and cold this world is. I miss the days of innocence when nothing really mattered; when friends grew together instead of growing apart, and when love was an abstract emotion instead of a true feeling. My body may be young but I've experienced so much in life already. I have come to live by the quote "when one door closes another opens." I've watched people walk out of my life as if I never mattered. I chose to keep one or two good friends who I know will not abandon me in the end. I believe my heart isn't cold, it's slowly turning to stone. Despite my past difficulties I am a very strong, well-educated individual. I know what I want to make out of this journey we call life. I only seek to be happy. There is so much ugly in the world that's turned me astray, but I'm searching for the pieces that make this world beautiful again. I have a very deep mind, most would not understand. If you could have a glimpse inside, you'd probably suffocate."

-Sammi Leigh