
For my friend Danica at Living a Beautiful Life
“In every trial there is a lesson. Some lessons begin by digging out.” – Grandpa Mato
Three years ago, when I got the letter with the quote above, I would smirk and think, “Yeah right!”
In the last three years, I would read this letter and the quote and be in utter disbelief that anything can be learned when in the depths of hell itself.
Today, I read this and smile. I’ve come to learn that yes it’s true. It’s true even though I tried to end my life, even though I had to quit a very high paying job that I enjoyed, even though I still suffer from major depression and probably always will to some degree of another, good has come out of my negative experience. I have learned the lesson to take care of myself and listen to my body and watch for the warning signs. Most…
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