Demons, Dragons, and trapped inside

           Cute title, right? Maybe so, but it's not so cute of a subject. There is a vast number of people in the world who either through mental or physical trauma have denied themselves true happiness. They starve themselves of love and unintentionally and definitely without malice create emotional havoc in the lives of those that care and love them. This trauma, this demon they keep locked up inside typically doesn't want happiness or true love to take root. For that would only serve to interfere with the misery that is trying to be fostered.
          When this fostered misery matures, it is transformed into a vicious dragon. One that serves only a single purpose, that being to consume from the inside out the very soul, the very drive, the very essence of the individual. This dragon has many names but for those who suffer through this it is known as self loathing and hate. This dragon's natural habitat is comprised of fear. Fear of the unknown, of the uncertainty, and the hope of a brighter and more peaceful future. It nestles in these fears and wraps itself in its coldness. In hopes that it can live and die with the person it has consumed.
          However, what they must come to realize is that this beast can be destroyed. Its death can surely be accomplished with weapons that have been readily available through out the whole ordeal. This arsenal consists of love, friendship, faith, happiness, and a higher appreciation of self worth. All the very things It strives to destroy are the very things that can lead to its demise.
          This victory starts with love. Those who have fought and struggled through these internal battles must learn to love themselves as well as others, while allowing the love they offer to flood their very being. Upon this foundation you must build or rebuild friendships. These friendships must be based on common need and respect for each other and develop a want to feel included in each others happiness and triumphs. You must have faith in your self as well as those who are friends and loved ones for they will always be there along side of you to face and do battle against this demon, this dragon. Through all of this the happiness which has eluded you to this point can begin to grow and once it matures it will blossom into a higher appreciation of self worth.
          These things, these emotions are the only thing that will destroy the beast that dwells within you. But the catch is only you have the key to unlock them. Only can have the will to move on. What I can say and I say this on behalf of those that have and always will love and care for you is simple and direct. Please let us be there for you, please allow us to fight by your side please allow us to soothe your fears and your anxieties and finally, please let us help you release this dragon so that it can be slayed. There is no trauma in life that cannot be over come with these weapons. Allow us to help you wield them and reclaim your lives back.

"Demons, Dragons, and trapped inside” Not so cute now, right?