I have the ability to reflect on it all and to not repeat the choices that bred those circumstances.

I just read a post about providing tools for people to leave poverty, and this is what is all about, stopping the misery circle .
And it really is odd looking back, I tend to forget how lucky I was just because I am young and made it through. I am taking this chance for thanking you for the reminder of being thankful.
And to also admit that I am thankful for being alive and being able to writing this today.