Trust- Madson 4

Trust is a funny thing. It is something that so loosely tossed around. It can be hard to earn, but very easy to break. Some people are so damaged from it that they find it hard to trust others. To me, trust comes easy. I meet someone once, I most likely trust them. People have always said that I see the good in people, and allow it to overshadow the bad. I have learned the hard way that this is true, and is not always the best thing for me.

I give people the benefit of the doubt. Always. I allow them to prove themselves. In most cases, this leaves me hurt. I hear warnings from my friends, “Katie are you sure?” or “Katie, don’t get involved, you will only get hurt.” Do I ever listen? Not once. Have I gotten hurt? Yes, of course. But it always left me feeling stronger, after a while.

I know I sound like I am talking about relationships, boys in particular. But I am not. Yes, some of this does stem from past relationships, however, a big portion comes from friends. I always put them first, hardly ever stopping to think about me. I have been in many toxic relationships because of that. My confirmation mentor, who is someone I value and trust most in the world, once told me, “You’re a do-gooder Katie. You’re the kindest young lady I know. You always want to help others, and always put them first. And that is what hurts you the most sometimes when they break that trust you give them.”

I trust people down to my very core. I believe there is good in everyone. Yes, this can be my downfall, but it also is a part of who I am. It has led me to learn many life lessons. My parents often say I have gone through too much for someone my age, but it has only led me to be stronger.