My name is Melisa. I am an artist. I've lived most of my life not really knowing that I was an artist. I tried to be what was pleasing to everyone else, whatever would gain me love and approval from others, denying my true thoughts and feelings. This has caused me so much suffering as I always felt like I was less than the people I was trying so hard to please or not displease.Now, I look back on my life experiences, my past relationships, my education and I see more clearly who I really am. Its easy to get lost these days. I have been lost because I didn't believe I had anything significant to offer. I have lost myself because of naivety, which is sadly a dangerous state to be in. I have been lost because of people who have taken advantage of me, or don't really care how they affect other people- only what they can get from them.I am now seeing what it will take to be who I really am- to accomplish what I want to accomplish and to head boldly, as myself, in the direction of my dreams...