As we close on the eleventh month of the year, it is important to remember something crucial. This year, we stood on the word honesty. It was the groundwork that was laid about being honest about my medication regimen and mental well-being. It helped us become better people this year. We started to make improvements in things related to medication and mental health by actively working on them. I saw the power of honesty. It allowed me to be real about myself. I finally did the work that was needed all along.

I had eventually come to the conclusion. I needed to do what was necessary. I wanted to be honest with everyone about my medication and my mental health. I was exhausted. It reminded me of the compilation video I had seen from the TV show Shameless. The video questioned whether Ian was indeed taking his medication. At times, others asked me if I was OK. These questions made me realize how crucial it was to take my medication exactly as prescribed for many reasons.

The turning point was learning the importance of honesty. I also realized that not being honest and other things I once did were a sin. I am a Christian at heart. I knew that was not the life I wanted to lead for myself. I chose this path to truly understand the meaning of honesty. I want to be the best I can be at all times. In reality, it was quite simple. I had to understand how much better my life would be if I did what I knew worked. It would make me successful again, like before all this nonsense began several years ago.

I had begun to be tired of playing the same old game and getting nowhere. Having a word of the year like honesty was pivotal. I had to uphold a promise to those depending on me. Part of that promise meant caring for myself in the ways I needed. Even though it was hard at first, it would eventually be worth it. I had to be patient with myself and give myself grace as I went along. It wasn’t easy at first. There were many times I wanted to give up. I knew that there was power in being honest, and that was what I had wanted to work for.

It was something so simple, but for the longest time it was something that I struggled with deeply. I had to be honest with myself. I also went to day services. I worked on my goals towards improving my mental health. As the year went on, things got better as time went on. Managing things became easier over time. In the end, they improved because I chose to do the right thing once and for all. I decided to stick to it.

It was a goal that I chose to stick to through it all. I honored it deeply. I did not want to disappoint anyone to whom I had made a promise. Making a promise and being honest are powerful. I have seen the power of both. I am grateful that I am finally on the right track for success.