Finding My Way Outta Darkness : A Story Of Unconditional Love

by Briyanna Michelle

We are taught as young girls not to shine too bright or speak our minds because that’s being sassy. We

The world continues to take and take and take from us, never concerned with the fact that we already give everything we have and it still is never enough.

Well, I am tired of the world taking from me without putting up a damn fight. If it’s a battle they want, then it’s a war they’ll get.

Right now, I was in my happy place at the park, waiting. I always came here to think. When I was surrounded by nature, it was my time to reflect on the fact that I was still alive, even if sometimes I would rather not be. Every negative thought had to be replaced with two positives, or at least that was what my therapist had been drilling into me.

I still had a heart that was worth healing. It was hard to heal in the same place you were being broken in, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Prince Charming was not coming, so it was up to me to save myself… like always.

The files on my desk could wait for another day. I had finally gotten to lay eyes on Makayla Scott again after so many years. It was about time for me to get my girl, one way or another.

“Makayla Scott, which is Hebrew for one who resembles God.”

You’ve been running away from the tide but you can never get far enough before it takes you under.” Wow,

I

have been through more than what you could imagine, so no, I am not the happiest person in the world right now. But I am doing the best I can to survive, given the circumstances.”

“You wanna know what I see when I look at you? I see a strong, resilient woman who has done everything she needed to do to survive. I see a woman who chose to make the best out of her situation right now. I see a woman who deserves to be taken care of, mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I see someone who has been hurt by everyone closest to her.

“Dear God, Thank You for the beautiful soul in my arms that is Makayla. Please comfort her and teach her how to trust herself, but more importantly, trust You. She has been through hell and back but she’s still here. I know she is tired, so allow her to give up the fight and let me be here for her. You know my only intention is to show her my heart and earn hers in the process. She is far more precious than rubies…”

Brian McClain was not one to be played with.

was never only lust in his eyes; it was something I didn’t know how to identify.

I need you to not make that sound again. It’s going to fill my head with endless possibilities of all the ways I can make you sing a symphony.”