So, I was going to…

So, I was going to write about how much I hate my life. And how my mental health and chronic pain have ruined me. Or about how I feel that I’ve let people down, or even about how I just want everything to go away….

But, since these thoughts and feelings have been pretty regular lately, I figured that I would try something different and do the opposite and ponder on, and then write about the good things that I have experienced in life and some that I get to on the regular. A gratitude list, if you will?

I am grateful for my children. I learn more from them every time we spend time together. I am very proud of both of my kids.

I am grateful for my children’s mother. We may be separated but I know that she still loves me and cares about me as a good friend. We’ve got some serious history.

I am grateful for the family’s fur babies. The cats are very cool and the little pup is just plain Rad! They love me too. I can tell when I am visiting my family’s home.

I am grateful to have a roof over my head. It’s definitely not ideal but it’s economically priced and away from the city, which helps keep me out of trouble.

I am grateful for the scenic area that I am staying in. There are so many different types of birds and other animals that I've come across in the yard.

I am grateful for having mobility, having the full use of my body. When it lets me.

I am grateful for having clean water to drink and healthy foods to eat.

I am grateful for Punk Rock, for giving me an outlet and an escape.

I am also grateful for MC Yogi’s music, for helping bring me back to center when I get overly agitated. It’s beautiful music.

I am grateful for modern medicines, supporting me on my wellness journey.

I am grateful for friends that actually care. The one’s that reach out to check in on me when they think of me, not just when they need something.

I am grateful for having a vehicle that can get me to places that I want to go, and get me away from places that I don’t want to be.

I am grateful that my child suggested this to me.

Last but far from least, I am grateful that you took the time to read this post.