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I'm so thankful that my family is sane. Quirky as hell, but when you break it down, Sane. Not to say we don't have depressions, or concerns that can turn into semi-manias, but when you break it down, we have that connection of giving a damn about what our family is going through, but also give a damn about the people around us, and in many cases, the world at large.

Similarly, I'm thankful for all my friends, both those I see on a regular basis, or those I haven't seen in years. I have a tendency to surround myself with people that feel similarly. That this world may be a shitty place at times, but WE do our best to try to help others survive it, and to keep moving forward.

I guess that is a key piece in my psychology..yeah, there have been points where I don't like looking ahead...the trappings tend to mire me in whatever chaos or drama is happening at present, but with all the crap I've gone through, and the worse crap that I've seen others go through, the common denominator is that people strive to have a better life. Giving up is....a horrifying waste.

So, if you're reading this..whether we have seen each other a few days ago, or maybe not even for years, realize that I'm thankful you're in my life. And that you all have helped me. Try not to let the crap get you down too much, and realize that if you look, there are hundreds...thousands...tens of thousands, who are dealing with similar crap, and that sometimes all that's needed is an ear, or a kind word of sympathy. Not sympathy that is hollow, but genuine "I'm sorry this is happening to you".

You'd be amazed at the hurdles that can help people get through.