I just turned 32 and had a really great birthday.
Like just the best.
It was great not because I got a ton of presents or what have you. It was great because of the family around me. The book I received from my parents was great not because it was good (though it's an awesome gift) but because my Mom clearly thought of me and what I love when choosing it. The chocolate bears from my son were special because he was so excited to give them to me. The rest of the day was spent with my in-laws and spending quality time with them which was great. They are my family just as much as my parents and sisters are. I even got some wonderful quality time with my niece which was wonderful. Following that up with a phonecall to my parents and my grandmother was really great.
Presents are just things, those connections with the people I love is worth far far more than any gift.
I am really lucky I have so many fabulous people in my life that care about me.
I'm so very grateful not only that I have them, but that I can appreciate that they care about me. Anyone who has suffered from depression knows how hard it is to believe that you have value, that people care about it. To understand that I am loved and to accept that as true is huge for me. I am glad I have that.
To all of my family and friends, know that I love you. You matter to me, you are important to me and I care so deeply about you all. Please love yourself. You deserve it.
That's what I want for Christmas, for all my friends and family to know that they are loved and that they deserve love and can accept love. Because every last one of you deserve happiness, love and kindness.
Like just the best.
It was great not because I got a ton of presents or what have you. It was great because of the family around me. The book I received from my parents was great not because it was good (though it's an awesome gift) but because my Mom clearly thought of me and what I love when choosing it. The chocolate bears from my son were special because he was so excited to give them to me. The rest of the day was spent with my in-laws and spending quality time with them which was great. They are my family just as much as my parents and sisters are. I even got some wonderful quality time with my niece which was wonderful. Following that up with a phonecall to my parents and my grandmother was really great.
Presents are just things, those connections with the people I love is worth far far more than any gift.
I am really lucky I have so many fabulous people in my life that care about me.
I'm so very grateful not only that I have them, but that I can appreciate that they care about me. Anyone who has suffered from depression knows how hard it is to believe that you have value, that people care about it. To understand that I am loved and to accept that as true is huge for me. I am glad I have that.
To all of my family and friends, know that I love you. You matter to me, you are important to me and I care so deeply about you all. Please love yourself. You deserve it.
That's what I want for Christmas, for all my friends and family to know that they are loved and that they deserve love and can accept love. Because every last one of you deserve happiness, love and kindness.
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