It takes true endurance to keep a positive outlook, especially when no one sees the strength it takes to hold myself together behind closed doors. It requires a deep well of stamina to push aside negativity, to walk into a room and still see the good in the world. Opening up isn’t easy for me; there’s a weight I carry, a constant tide of challenges I face daily that few will ever really know. So, most of the time, I stay calm and patient, holding my peace close, knowing only a handful of people could ever truly understand the path I’m walking.