It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to. By: Chelsea M

Anyone else keep track of the amount of times they cry on their birthday? I do. This year was the first year in I don't know how long...10 years? I didn't cry on my birthday (July 16). I started to because of the sad situation with my separation/divorce. But I turned that shit around real fast with a gratitude list. I was surrounded by people that love me and don't make me feel like shit. The people I teach made me a cake which they carried more than 2 hours on a city bus route. I got a picture drawn for me, a potholder made for me. My parents actually got me a gift...hair straightener. I was clean and sober...first birthday sober in 2 years. I had a friend tell me yesterday. "Single looks good on you!" I think sober looks good on me, not being depressed looks even better on me, and 32 is the best year so far! Praise God!!!