Friday Night Thoughts: I know 2020 is a dumpster fire. We are all feeling the pain of not only this pandemic but 4 long years of this Administration. We have all had some emotional breakdowns. We have all been short with people we love because the stress is overwhelming. 1)

We questioned our sanity. We wondered if others are dealing with it all better than we can. I have been through all of these emotions and more. Then, the other day, I woke up so alert, happy and optimistic. My journey is one many of you have followed over the last 4 years. 2)

In November of 2018, I quit my stable, full time job. My mom had come to live with me. I found myself a single mom of a middle schooler now providing for 3 transitioning into a new life for all of us. I dabbled in things I loved, journalism, news, politics. 3)

I knew at some point, I would have to find something more stable. I wasn’t sure what it going to be but I knew I’d find it. I did. 2020 is a dumpster fire but as a result of all of these choices, I have found myself in the best and happiest place I have been in over 10 years. 4)

My 1st day at my new job was the first day MD shut down. I walked into my new office, they handed me my laptop and sent me home. Since that day, I have already been promoted, told every day how much I am appreciated and valued. I have been able to move my family to a new house.5)

I wanted to do this THREAD as a personal thank you to all who have stood by me from traciemac_bmore to Nancy Drew. We are all on our very own personal journey but we are all in this together. I wouldn’t be in this amazing, happy, financially secure place without all of you. END)