Dear Afxlaw,

Inspired to read about how much you’ve managed to come up in life independently, despite your struggles early in life. Please know that we all have good times and bad. And that no phase is permanent! And we all do make mistakes, sometimes badly. But please do not get stuck in guilt or self pity, only because these suck you down more. It is great to know you have 2 wonderful kids, and that you have been singly raising them for the most part. Please continue to stay optimistic, and take each day as it comes. Even in the darkest of times, we all have something to be grateful about. Even tiny things – the fact that we are mentally and physically well and whole, that we have a roof on our heads, that we have a family…I could go on. I assure you great times will come by, if only you will continue to be optimistic. Quit dwelling on the past. Trust your decisions, past or present. They were all for good reasons. You are just as wonderful as anybody else God has made! Start a new hobby, try taking regular walks, and reaffirm positive things to your mind. Wishing you peace and happiness ahead, which I’m sure are not far away at all!! Cheers!