Iva Ursano

“To everybody who didn't believe in me, thank you. Because of you, I had to find my own way, and I did.”

“she's alone but never lonelyshe's been through a lot but never bittershe's loved and lost but keeps on lovingshe lives in the present because that's all there is right now...”

“One day you're going to look back and wonder why you wasted so much time worrying about things that never mattered much.”

“I AM strong today because weak didn't suit me. I AM beautiful inside today because being ugly was horrible. I AM kind, generous and loving today because I've been poor, broken and unloved. I AM who I am today because of my yesterdays and I don't regret one single day.”

“My heart has had love and lost love but it keeps on loving. That's just what hearts do.”

“You sure as hell didn't come this far to only come this far. Keep going.”

“It's not that life is good or bad. Life just is. It's how you handle the shitty situations that will determine whether it's good or bad.”

“I'm not afraid of love. I love love. My heart loves love too. That's what hearts naturally do. Love. They are not meant to be caged and protected. They are not meant to be locked up. Birds are happiest when they are free from a cage and singing. So is your heart.”

“...but I am only one, and if I can make a difference, so can you...”

“Your opinion of me is nothing more than a made up illusion of what you want me to be in order to justify your own insecurities.”

“Make your desire for a better life stronger than your desire to stay in misery.”

“If I did anything right it was when I decided to practice forgiveness and free my heart from pain.”

“It's not always about fixing what is broken. Sometimes it's about starting over and creating something new.”

“There might come a day when you will have to fly alone. Don't be afraid. Your wings will take you to ridiculously beautiful places that you never knew existed.”

“I'm the most awesome person I know.”

“If you want a new life you need to hurry up and close the door on your old life.”

“I've learned a lot of things this year...not everyone who smiles at you is your friend. Fear really is terrifying but when you face it, the feeling is euphoric. I can say no and not feel guilty. I can say yes and not feel guilty. I know when to walk away from anything that isn't good for me, but the best thing I learned is that happiness is inside of me and always has been.”

“The person I am today would like to thank the person I was 5 years ago for not giving up. You're awesome!”

“I love love because it comes in so many forms shapes sizes and colours. It fits everyone.”

“People who want to sit around, star gaze and talk about their dreams are my favourite kind of people.”