Today, I realized that I'll never again wonder, "What if?" about my potential future with you. It's not because I'm finally over you, and I'm never going to say goodbye to someone that's become a great friend as you have; it's because for the first time in far too long, I just want to feel happy by myself, without your thoughts in my head. So this is me, saying goodbye to your "what if." MMT

Today my dog Lance has been with my family for 12yrs and shared my two kid's childhood. He can't walk now so I drove him thru our favorite park for one last "victory lap" on the way to the vet. Then I sat on the vet's floor with him for an hour, feeding him treats and talking. He died peacefully with his head in my lap and at that exact moment I had the clearest day dream of him running freely alongside my Dad who died 32yrs ago, and it MMT.

Today, I was on the bus and I saw a family of ten get on. At first I was annoyed because there were just so many of them, and they were all talking. But as I sat and observed them, as they conversed and laughed about the simple things in life, I realized it was envy. No one in my family even calls each other anymore. MMT

Today as I sit here excitedly awaiting my husband's arrival home from work I am in awe of how much I love him... Even though I learned last year, one week after we had the wedding of my dreams, that he cheated on me at 6 times throughout our 6 year relationship. The combination of the resiliency and blindness of love MMT.

Today, after he hit, I cried in my best friend’s arms. “I’d rather be with him than be alone,” I said. “Why?” she asked. “Because I hate being lonely,” I said. “Well, being alone does not always mean you are lonely, and being lonely does not always mean you are alone,” she replied. MMT

Today, driving home, I was sitting in my own sympathy pool crying to myself about my life, and feeling totally lost. Just then I looked over to my right and there was a lady in her van in the lane next to me, covering her face with her hands for a moment, and then tears streamed down her cheeks from under her sunglasses. How this world turns MMT.

Today, I am 21 weeks pregnant with a little girl by a man who I love more then I thought possible. But unfortunately for me being in love with someone can't make them love you back or forget the ex they have across the country who still has their heart. Wondering if you'll ever love me the way I love you and if keeping this baby was the right choice MMT.

Today, my Army unit had to take a mandatory online course in one of the computer labs on base. The civilian worker in charge of the lab tried so hard to get us to go to a different lab, without any explanation. But upon walking into the hallway to locate a bathroom I found out why. She was on the phone complaining about how we’ve been in here 45 minutes and it's near the end of the day. We fight for her freedom and she complains about having to stay 15 minutes late to allow us to finish. MMT

Today, my dad was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease. He is in his early 50's, and even though his symptoms are immediately obvious, he has never complained once. When I see how he gets on with life, it is my inspiration that dispels my own self-pity. Because, in that instant, I'm reminded that everyone is engaged in the complications of life - many dealing with far more complex issues than mine. MMT

Today, I realized that all throughout elementary and junior high I was picked on for not being smart. I was teased often and so I believed them. By grade 9 I just gave up on trying and didn't see the point. So I ended up failing my grade 9 year. After waves of resulting depression, I have found self worth through the help of my loving boyfriend and his caring parents. But it has taken me till now, at the age of 23, to pull myself together from the hurtful words of my childhood bullies. And that MMT.

Today, when my mother said she was sorry again, for the 100th time in the decade that has past since she let her ex-husband beat my little brother and I, I finally said, “I forgive you.” And for the first time in 10 years my mom and I hugged. MMT

Today, I have been dating the most incredible girl for over a year. I have lost weight and made huge strides in every aspect of my life. Almost all because of her. But I don't know how much longer it is going to last. I have become paranoid, controlling, and made her unhappy several times; everything I never wanted to be in a boyfriend. I still have a horrible view of myself and I may lose her because of it. But for now, she's still sticking by my side, and that MMT.

Today, $50 went missing from my room. I accused the maid in my student residence because I had overheard that she was struggling with money and making ends meet. But it turns out it was my friend that accidentally took the money before she left for class. She paid me back this afternoon. MMT

Today, like every day, I am a fitness freak. I eat right, I exercise, and people say the results show. But I'm still not happy. I still feel ashamed when beach pictures are put up on Facebook. I refuse to believe my girlfriend when she tells me I'm attractive. I'm so damn self-conscious. I think it's because they called me ugly back in middle school. It's been 9 years, but I still can't get over it. My inner struggle MMT.

Today my sister is the strong and beautiful. Seven years ago she was raped by a man she trusted. She is now gay. Many judge her for it, and it has not been easy for her. But the fact that she has become a beautiful, self confident person who always goes out of her way to help others despite all that she has been through, really makes me proud of her and MMT.

Today my mom received the results from her recent melanoma extraction. She is cancer free! The only reason this extremely aggressive cancer was caught early enough to be removed was because she had an annual dermatologist check-up due to skin cancer that was successfully removed ten years ago. Her doctor decided to remove the potentially cancerous skin "just to be safe." The fact that she is cancer free now because of cancer she had ten years ago MMT.

Today, it has been over a year since you have attempted contact with your son. Today, it has been over a year since he has asked about you. Today, we are a family of two doing so much better than I could ever have imagined our "family" of three could. Today, I do not hate you anymore. MMT

Today, I broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years. It wasn't as hard and hurtful as i thought, or maybe it hasn't hit me yet; but also for once, I feel like I did something for me. Even though I don't want to hurt him, and I'm more than thankful for the past 3 years, I can't help but feel like this is right, and that I'm going to be OK. Going from thinking I couldn't live without him to knowing I'm going to more than make it MMT.

Today, when one of my 8th grade students touched up her makeup in class, I told her she didn't need makeup to be beautiful. She just looked at me with sad eyes and said, "You should see me without makeup. It’s not pretty." I can't believe what society has done to the poor 13 year old. MMT

Today, I lay awake in bed as my love sleeps beside me. I stay awake because she will awaken soon to the night terrors as she does every night due to her PTSD. Next week will be the anniversery of when she witnessed her father commit suicide. His death brought us together but I suffer every day trying to help her heal. MMT