I was verbally abused in high school.  I was called fat, ugly, crazy and  I started to believe it.   I felt that I could never live up to their standards.  I felt hopeless.  I then realized that I create my own story; I determine how my day goes;  I make myself happy, I write out what my life is to be; AND I decided the happy ending.  

Don't let anyone take you JOY!  :>