Without the scars of hurt and dismay; my life would be different in so many ways the choices I’ve made would not have come out the same. 
Without the scars of letting some old things go; I would not have seen that I could make it on my own.
Without the scars of losing people I love the most; the strength of my love would not be known.
Without the scars of pain in my past; I would never have known the feelings wouldn’t last.
Without the scars reminding me of things that are long gone; I never would have seen just how far I have come.
You Made Me Beautiful AA 