I am thankful that I haven't lost anyone dear to me this year. I'm thankful my creative spark is back, and I'm able to write and draw again. I'm thankful that my mental illness is being treated and that I'm fortunate enough to be able to pay for it. I'm thankful that I am finally spending some time on myself and being selfish, because not doing so has led me to bad places before.
I'm thankful for my husband, who is endlessly patient with me as I find myself. He always is ready to hug me or kiss me, even when I think I don't deserve it, even when I am hating myself more than ever. His love is not unconditional, but it's damn close and I'm thankful for that too.
I'm thankful for my family and the closeness I have with my sisters B and V, which has only gotten stronger this year. I hope that next year I can include my other sister. I'm thankful for my longtime friends, CG, Drakon and Ryn, who are always there for me.
I'm thankful that my advisor is a patient man.
I'm thankful that I have made friends here on tumblr. I didn't realize how lonely and isolated I was as I struggled with my thesis and dealing with my body hatred. People here on tumblr have made me so happy. I have laughed for so many hours at all the things everyone has produced in my fandoms.
I'm especially thankful for the people I've gotten to know here that I talk to on skype. Amanda, Blake, Grim, Karen, Rieley and newer people like Kazevita and Princemink. I love all of you so much, but especially Amanda, who has become one of the closest friends I've ever had.
Even if you're not in the United States and don't celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you for being here.
