"Gratitude is but one of the plethora of tools I've used to shift my perspective on my circumstances (when I am able to) and feel a little better-and it's one of the things that's kept me alive."
"Statistically, I shouldn't be here. Not only alive, but healthy and safe. You know the ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) test? Yeah, well, I aced (pun intended) that test."
"My whole childhood was a tornado of chaos. I had parents who were severely addicted to crack. I was physically, sexually, and emotionally abused."
"Sometimes we got evicted, and sometimes I didn't have food to eat, so I would stash packets of oatmeal in my room for emergencies."
Gratitude serves as a crucial tool for shifting perspective during difficult times. Despite a traumatic childhood filled with chaos, abuse, and instability, the practice of gratitude has helped maintain a sense of hope and survival. The author reflects on the challenges of feeling grateful while experiencing active trauma or grief. Acknowledging the complexity of gratitude, the author emphasizes that it is acceptable to feel overwhelmed and that gratitude can coexist with difficult emotions.
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