Dear 2020,

You have made it feel like 5 years instead of 12 months. Emotions running amuck, physically & mentally exhausted- I must thank you for making me slow down & be grateful for the little things I had previously taken for granted. With my stepdad passing away (non-Covid related) & my mom having a heart attack not even 2 weeks after my stepdad’s passing, I have learned more about myself & how resilient our family is in the face of adversity that seemed to be thrown at us this year. I have become more patient, more aware of ALL my surroundings and am facing my fears & going forward with things I normally would second guess. I curse you, & yet thank you at the same time 2020. Peace!