I am not my mistakes.

My power today lies in realization.

 I am not my mistakes. 

I can't do this alone or pretend any more. 

The illusion of comfort in denial or sacrifice is no longer mine. There is no shame in my suffering -- no healing in silent self-torment. 

It is here at the surreal crossroads of the ""soul search"" where dawning truth meets the anguish of overwhelming resistance in mind over matter that I can finally wake up, change my mind, let go of what no longer works. 

I am empowered by intense acknowledgment or epiphany and my virtue is gratitude or relief in recognition.

Recovery

My power today lies in recovery. 

Our mutual losses or experience deserve to be acknowledged or remembered with dignity, honor, and respect even as we regroup to move forward.

 I am willing to work on forgiveness and letting go of the past in order to find peace. 

It's time to give it a rest.

 I am empowered by stillness and my virtue is silence.