Dear Warriors

Dear Warriors,

We are a purple bracelet fighting army. We are warriors. We are all in the battle fighting eds. We have all been in the same battle ground trenches fighting for our own lives or our loved ones lives. We have all felt the same despair and discouragement as we feel like the enemy might just win.

But I'm here to tell you that in those trenches you can become strong and capable. I have been in that trench with fear and sweat and tears both rolling down my face. But then I had a rage of anger for the enemy who was trying to take my life, and I stood up. I stood in the trench that I thought I would forever be in and never escape. And as I stood I saw beyond enemy lines and knew that I was stronger. I knew that I could regain territory that was overtaken. I began to run. As I ran I began to get shot. Every nerve in my body felt like it had exploded. I felt more pain than I had ever imagined. I kept running. I kept running because I was gaining territory. I didn't always know where I was going. My eyes would clench tight because I couldn't bear to look at what was happening. But I kept running trying to have faith that I would end up as conqueror at some point and be able to reclaim my territory.

Every journey is different, but we all know what it's like to be in those trenches. I hope you gain strength to run. Face the enemy. Recovery is possible. We are warriors and support those who are fighting all over the battle field. Whether you are in the trenches or are making a run for it on the ever so terrifying road to recovery. Know that recovery is possible and life gets better.

-Beanie