Don't let them convince you -- but don't fool yourself

Identity

By: Erin 

I was told

That I am Bipolar

That I am Bulimic

That I am Impulsive

That I am a Student

That I am a sister a Friend

That I am a Patient

That I am a Writer

That I am a Cashier

That I am a Daughter

That I am Smart

That I am Strong

That I am Loud

That I am Forward

And like so many others

I believed what I was told

I no longer believe those things

But I see truth in how

 I know myself to be

I am (and always will be)

A Child of God defined in Him alone

That does not mean the following are false…

I have been diagnosed with two mental illnesses

I work to triumph my impulsivity

I study, learn, and engage

I try to love those around me to best of my ability

I allow others to help me when I cannot help myself

I express my thoughts on paper to think and explain

I work hard to help others and complete tasks needed to get a job done

I love, respect and honor the two people that gave me life

I use the brain God gave me to engage those around me

I have endured much, and will endure more

I often also use my voice (and use it well)

I see opportunity and go for it

But it is important to note

I am not defined by my past present or future

I am not labeled based on diagnoses, roles I fill, jobs I do, or personality characteristics I posses

I am defined by

God who became Man

Who died on the cross

To set us all free

He alone tells me who I am

Regardless of whom I want to be

 Or how you want to see me

Christ came and now we are all set free