Happy (finally) Faceless Friday from the parent pickup line at Mister Man’s school. I managed to get here early, even after getting his Friday treat (I bribe him with Dunkin strawberry frosted donuts all week long) soooo… I have time to tell you all the stuff that rocked my face off!!

Let’s gooooo!!

My friends. I know I’ve said it a million times and I will continue saying it, I am so fucking grateful for those people that keep showing up for me over and over again without judgements and without shaming. Those that put my kid and my safety, health and mental state above all the other shit. Thank you friends. Thank you for giving me protection, solice, safe space and laughter and love. Y’all rock my face off daily and always weekly.

A paycheck. WHAT!? That’s right. This crazy ass girl went and got herself a jobby job with another crazy ass girl and together we are getting shit done. Shout out to the OG J Dawg who has not only been my friend since I was 13 but also decided that she could tolerate me in her work space from time to time so I can feed my kiddo. Shit has been rough as the economy nose dives, child support went bye bye and the side summer work I do is drying up. I am so fucking grateful to her and her brother for having me on and for finally being a part of the family business. Still not sure how it took me this long! I am so grateful I can feed my child. You have no idea.

Growth, even if it’s slow AF. Counseling this week reminded me that growth is still progress and even if it’s taken me 12 years to get to the point where I am at today I am still SO much healthier than I ever was. I could write a book about all the progress I have made and all the lessons I’ve learned (oh wait 😉) Taking a moment to appreciate who you are in the moment rocks and is needed in times of great uncertainty.

Short little list time because I have another post I’m working on!

Coffee, hazelnut creamer, a place to shoot guns, heat!!, two of the best dogs ever, volunteering time for my kid’s class, a paycheck!!!, spreading awareness regarding domestic abuse, the picnic my son made me yesterday, sunrises, sunglasses, finally having my own clean clothes, washing my dirty butt, mindless games to occupy my brain, and you my loyal reader. Thank YOU for your support and love. Let’s keep going okay?