This Year Sucked, But I'm Still Grateful. Here's Why

As the year comes to a close I find myself wondering what exactly I am thankful for. I can honestly say 2018 has been the most trying year in quite some time. When the year started I was so happy and optimistic about all the seemingly great things that were happening in my life-in fact, I don’t think I had ever been happier. Then, for lack of a better term, everything turned to shit, and I’ve spent the rest of the year continuously having the rug pulled from up under me.

However, I will say the struggles I’ve been through taught me some hard lessons about people and the world, and I’ve gotten very savvy regarding how to make a living and keep my head afloat. As cliché as it sounds, I suppose I’m thankful to have had such a dark year because it taught me so much about myself and I genuinely feel like a stronger and better person. As someone who doesn’t come from a background of great support it was really wonderful to have friends who had my back in my time of need. Overall, I’m grateful to go into 2019 truly as a better version of myself. What are you grateful for this holiday season?