I'm learning -
to let go of what I can't control
that in the end, I'm responsible for
myself - I want to treat others with kindness, & behave responsibly, but
I'm not responsible for others... even my immediate family members ultimately
can make their own choices
to, as best I can, give guidance or
assistance when requested
where my efforts make a difference,
for myself, & for others
to do the best I can in the moment
to take things 1 day at a time... I
don't know what's going to happen... none of us does
that I'm strong - I can survive hard
things, & learn from them... I've DONE this
that I want to make as much progress
as I possibly can, to be as independent as possible, & yes, as cliche as it
sounds, to live the best life I can
that I've come a long way, & I've
still got a ways to go... hard work lies ahead
that I'm fortunate to have the
opportunities I do, & it's up to me to make the most of them... & I
intend to