As you may know if you read my last post or two, I’ve been struggling a little with my mental health and depression lately. And I know I’m not alone, many of us struggle with mental health problems. Or even just with the ups and downs of life. That’s why I thought it would be nice to share a list of things I am grateful for. As a reminder of just how much good is also in my life. And to focus on the positive instead of dwelling on the negative too much.
So, here are some things I am grateful for:
Virtual And Real Life Friends
The thing I am most grateful for is my virtual and real life friends. My real life friends, especially my best friend, make the biggest difference in my life. They offer me comfort, kindness and a safe space to be myself. They make me feel seen and loved, which is important to me because I’ve always struggled with feeling invisible.
My virtual friends, those on my blog and social media pages also make me feel so seen. You guys just get me and get my vibe. I’ve met so many lovely people here. Gotten so much encouragement, love and kindness. I am truly grateful for that.
Help When I Need It
I am so incredibly grateful to be able to get help when I’m not feeling my best with my mental health. There are places where even seeing a therapist is incredibly expensive or difficult as there are not enough resources. So, I’m thankful I like in a country where it’s so affordable to get the help I need and where I was able to find a therapist that is perfect for me.
Writing
Writing is my one true muse. It inspires me to stay alive, if I’m being honest. It’s probably one of the few reasons I’m still on this planet. It brings me so much unadulterated joy to write. I am so grateful to be a writer and to have something to write always.
My Business
I built my business from the ground up, I started with nothing but a vision and lots of hard work. And I am so incredibly proud of myself for that. I am also really thankful that I am able to work for myself, at my own time and according to my own rules. Do I make tons of money? Nope, not even close. But I make enough to get by and still have time for my writing and that’s all that matters to me. And with some budgeting and saving, I’m even able to treat myself once in a while.
Life
Lastly, I am so grateful to just be alive. If you knew me as a teenager, you know how much I struggled with my mental health. There were a lot of times when I thought I wouldn’t make it to twenty and look at me know, almost thirty. I am so lucky to be alive, to have people in my life who care about me and to have the strength to continue on even when it feels like I’ve hit rock bottom.
What are you grateful for? Let me know in the comments below because I would love to hear from you. Or simply stop by and say hi!
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