Reading Stoic_Slaughter's journal

Things that have happened since I've been away...

The bad: my grandparents died, my brother beat my mother with the metal end of a broom, my father continued to drink excessively and almost caught the house on fire, my cat died, I destroyed all of my artwork, I wept more than I ever have in my life, and I lost all sense of my religion. The good: I fell in love, I got a dog, I've become more appreciative, my brother is getting medicine so he doesn't kill me or others, and I know eventually I'll be able to do art again once I regain a bit of sanity. It's safe to say that this has been the worst year of my life, but I know for a fact that in my darkest hours I was happier and more appreciative than most people in their happiest days. I'm so grateful for misfortune because it provides so much wisdom. The good will always outweigh the bad. I really believe that.

It's great to be back.

For my next trick, I shall make you all disappear.

It's safe to say that this has been the worst year of my life, but I know for a fact that in my darkest hours I was happier and more appreciative than most people in their happiest days. I'm so grateful for misfortune because it provides so much wisdom.

I realize this is a little late. But your definatly on the right track with a level headed perspective on these things. It's so easy to wallow it self pity and cry about how bad your life is.

I tip my hat off to you, and I have a great amount of respect for people who can gracefully pick up the pieces that have been broken and atleast hope or look forward to something.

*hugs* :)