The other day I was at my internship, a residential substance abuse facility for men, and I was in group. It was a group on the 12 steps. These are the 12 steps that addicts go through to help improve their lives. In group we were talking about the last three steps and it was so amazing to me! I don't know much about these 12 steps at all, but it was amazing to hear people's stories on what they thought was important when they were using and what they think is important now. It really made me think about what I think is important now and how grateful I am for what I do have in my life!
I grew up in a house with no abuse. I'm so grateful for that. I have all of my limbs and I have full use of them. I can see, hear, taste, touch, and smell. I've never been to jail or prison. I have all my teeth and they're straight. I have a place to live. I have a family that loves me and would do anything for me. I haven't had any traumatic brain injury. I don't have an addictive personality. I've had the opportunity to go to school. I have a job that allows me to pay for necessities and for my wants as well. I have a phone, computer, and car. All of these things allow me to stay connected to people. I'm able to go on vacations. I have met people recently who don't have these things. And honestly, it really helps me be grateful for what I do have. I tend to take things for granted a lot so I'm really glad that this internship is helping me be more grateful. Haha, I guess I could say I'm grateful that I'm becoming more grateful! Man, I am such a nerd!
