Goodbye, 2017

Good grief, what a year! Who's with me? I'll bet there are many hands going up. Yeah, 2017 seems to have been that kind of year for everyone. So look, I won't go into why this year was a nightmare for me, but I will say I'm eager for a fresh start, and even though I don't care much about it becoming January, this time I do welcome a new year. My sincere wish is that you all have the courage and strength to make your year - your whole life, really, what you want it to be. I know that struggle. I know too well the self-doubt and feelings of weakness. I know pain and loneliness. The only thing that has gotten me through this incredibly difficult time is knowing that I am cared for and loved. No, not always in the way I want, but I know there are people who want me to succeed, feel well, and live up to my potential. I say to anyone reading this, since you too may be struggling: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. If these wretched times have taught you nothing else, it should be that we CAN count on each other when in need. You don't always have to be strong, and it IS ok to ask for help! I hope this reaches you. Yes, you reading this feeling desperate and scared. 
So, goodbye, 2017. No resolutions, no promises to anyone but myself, and I do promise myself this: I will try my absolute best to make the life I want!

Until next year,
Susan


Please be safe. Never drink and/or text while driving. It's NEVER worth your life!