I recently read an article where one of my favorite musicians wrote a letter to his younger self. It was funny, sad, heartwarming and undeniably true.

I'm not yet at a point I feel comfortable doing that, but every day I feel a little bit further out of the darkness. I know I'm not 100% there yet though.

This year I'm going to actually give thanks for the first time in a very long time. I'm not going to dwell on everything that's gone wrong the past 39 years. I have wonderful friends, a job that although frustrating puts food on the table, an amazing son who I've been able to welcome back into my life and the ability to wake up and get out of bed this morning. Just like yesterday and just like (hopefully) tomorrow.

All said I'd say I'm doing as well as one can be.