What a year! 2021. You didn't go easy on me. And it's okay. That toughened me up a lil bit.  Relax guys, this promises to be a long but interesting ride. Okay. Maybe not so long. Winks. This year gave me amazing people I'll be ever glad I met.  This year opened me up to new realities and most importantly, growth. I saw growth everywhere.  This year gave me moments I didn't know I'd been living for. Moments I'd be glad to try again. Very early in the year, I had breakdowns. I was still learning to manage my emotions and feelings. Those episodes were not so nice because they were obvious and annoying! They were moments where you're supposed to be getting something done but you can't because your mind is in a box. In your head, you're drowning in the sea of your own negativity. Until you see the sea disappear, then you can function again. Lmao. Those days are gone.  Days of empty grief, I like to call them. Your joy ceases to flow because you feel a c...