Changing for the Better

-LD, Albuquerque

I’m thankful for each and every day I’m alive. Even though I’m not in the best place or even in the best situation, I’m still thankful. I’m thankful for all my loved ones, family and friends. I’m thankful for all the blessings God gives me every day and all the opportunities that have come my way and have still yet to come. 

I’m also thankful for my daughter, even though I’m not the biological father. I still love and treat her like she’s mine. I will forever be thankful for my grandma. Without her, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Even though I’m incarcerated, I’m still thankful and will forever be thankful for all these things and people because they all really matter to me. 

This is what I show gratitude for. I’ve always known the importance of being thankful and showing gratitude because life’s too short, so I try not to take anything for granted. Everything I’m grateful for I think has really impacted my life for the better. 

Without them, I don’t know how life would’ve been. I thank all of you so much and thank you, Beat Within. All of y’all helped my life make a change for the better. 

Yours truly,