If a picture is worth a thousand words – what’s a life story worth? My life story is worth a lot to me – I’ve lived it and it’s really pretty amazing.
Amazing that I’ve found my right path. Amazing for all the gifts the universe has given me. And amazing, given my tendency to melancholy, that I do occasionally take time to be grateful.
The details of my life aren’t really important. It’s enough to say that mental illness and addiction run in my biological family and that I followed some patterns of family violence, bad coping skills, and drug use right to their bitter end.
But in the end it was a beginning. All the things I thought were terrible misfortunes were really gifts to learn and grow. I was blessed. And, with a willingness to grow – I faced my demons, forgave myself and started fresh.
CenterPointe helped me do that all those years ago. It was CenterPointe that helped me connect with Vocational Rehabilitation and finish a bachelor’s degree. I’d never be where I am today without that opportunity.
Truly, my life would have painted an entirely different picture. And, although my life today isn’t picture perfect (is anyone’s?) it’s good.
It’s safe. It’s mine. And I am grateful for every single day of it.
Your life and your life story are worth countless words. Whatever you’ve lived – you’re alive today and that is a gift you can be grateful for. Take a moment to be amazed with yourself…
Abbi
