My world is so different, so much better than it was a month ago. Enough so, that my perspective has changed. Fears and insecurities are forced to take a back seat while I accelerate my life forward. I'm in a new city. I have a new job, new living situation. I have more freedom, happiness, and opportunity than I know what to do with it. I'm happy. Very happy.

I came back to Colorado Springs this weekend to be with family. I'd only been living in Denver for a week. And yet... my home is now Denver. I'm homesick after just two days being away. The friends- the new family I have completely eclipse the family I had. I hate saying that... my ancestral family still loves and cares for me. Even is helping me more than I could ever show proper appreciation towards... but it's different. The friends I have are giving me acceptance, passion, love, peace... a kindness I've never had before. They probably don't realize how much they're doing for me...

I owe all my happiness and opportunity to my friends. Especially Ryoken, Nevir, and Chioxin. Hopefully a chance to reward them, to prove how much I appreciate them, comes. I don't really know what's coming next in my life... but for the first time since I was in Elementary school, I'm not scared to live. I'm excited and happy. I can't wait to go home after this weekend. I have a lot to learn. I need to catch up with the rest of the world. But I'm confident now.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, counseled, and comforted me. There are some really amazing, special people I know. I hope you all know how special and amazing you are.

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