I am grateful that I have a grandmother who is willing to help me live financially while looking for a job that will help me be more stable than teaching did. She is also very supportive emotionally. She was always there for us when my mom couldn’t be and she still is.

Grateful for my two sisters In law and my brother. They are so understanding of me and always willing to help when things get rough. One holds my meds while the other “babysits” me when I get actively suicidal. I’m lucky.

I’m also grateful for my wonderful boyfriend. We’ve only been dating for a couple of months but he didn’t take off running when I was hospitalized in April for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. He just supported me when I needed it, and continues to support me. We don’t see each other too often because of different work schedules but we make it work.