There are promises we make in life. We make promises to our families, our friends, our neighbors, our children, and even ourselves.

I promised myself certain things. I set rules. I made goals that I would not give up, erase, and certainly would not forget.

But what if you have to break your own promises? How do you live with yourself? How do you convince yourself that it’s okay, that it’s just another broken promise?

I’m alone in my head. I have to live with my doubts, my own hesitations, my own battles. I try to fight, but I don’t always win. When I lose a battle, I’m left in a sea of doubt. I'm lost. I'm powerless against myself…I can’t bear it…I can’t stand it… I can’t…

Today I’m fighting…I’m fighting hard…and…