Never despair of yourself. Be convinced that one day, you will become exactly who you wish to be. Despair is man's greatest enemy; in fact, it is the Devil's ultimate game. All he wants is for you to reach the stage of hopelessness. Once you do, he will stop fighting you and move on to fight someone else who still holds onto hope.

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Guilt and regret are among the most negative emotions that can turn your life into a living hell. Please, stop. Do not lash yourself for mistakes and decisions that, at the time, were the best options relative to your needs and the information available to you then. Do not judge your past decisions with today's experience; that is an unfair judgment.