Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus. A time to gather with family and friends. A time to tell a story of where we started, where we have gone, and where we are now. Yes, we do need to let go of the past and come into the now so as to not burst the new wineskins. There are also times when it is necessary to reflect on how far you have come in life to help you see the positive in something, help you to see the lesson in reoccurring struggles, etc. 

This week and next week, I will be telling my story. Not just to help me to reflect, but to help those who have been through what I have and are struggling from the effects to this day or are going through it now.