Two weeks ago, many things I kept to myself exploded not from my lips, but in many otherwise noticeable ways.

I knew and accepted the fact that no matter what, I needed to take time to work on myself.

Knowing that I was on a path towards the better is what gave me the hope and inspiration to get back on track.

Two weeks today, I am mentally better in so many ways despite having some setbacks.

Through those last two weeks I learned that I need to have trust and honesty as top values in my life.

I also had to accept my challenges after many years of denial.

Accepting they are not standing out.

Rather they are understood, accepted, and acknowledged for what they are and not to be used as an excuse, rather as a perspective to helping me in my journey.

Not being ashamed to ask for help, yet holding my end of the bargain when things are asked of me.

Knowing that I have so many caring and supportive people that will do what they can to make sure my needs are met.

That includes my family. Accepting and appreciating them for what they do and being honest about my struggles to them. Not being anxious or afraid of what they may say or ask. Knowing that they genuinely care about me.

Accepting things as they are. understanding things is put in place as a method of protection, not as a method of distrust.

Knowing that I must work at being honest so that my personal trust can be gained again.

Acknowledging everything about me, autism, mental health, and everything else that comes my way.

Not hiding, dismissing, deflecting things as they come. Knowing that I have a good support system.

Understanding that things did not result in less desirable outcomes. I call it The Perfect Storm.

Knowing that I need to shore things up and make a written plan to ensure that things never get to that level again.

I’m really in a good spot now. I’m embracing everything about me after many years of not doing so.

That I am still a human being, despite my challenges. Staying in my own lane and loving myself for all of me.

Something that has been hard to do. Knowing that this life is good, and things are getting back to the way they once were.

Being proud of me, being the better person, growing more and more each day. Getting better and happier.

Knowing and acknowledging this is the way to go and never going back to the ways of old.