Christina, some of the hard things we go through in life are what shapes us as individuals. You have started to realize that you have value and deserve to have a better life and that is a wonderfully positive thing. Endings and losses are very hard to deal with but, as you say, you are now seeing more clearly. Go out and shape the type of life you really want and enjoy your achievements. Life is worth living and you are young so enjoy it. Like you said , you deserve good.