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@triciaann99 This may sound weird, but I enjoy watching "true crime" videos on YouTube. Part of it is gratitude for being sober now and not going to jail. Another piece is motivation for wanting to get the word out that people with alcoholism and drug addiction do things when under the influence they would NEVER do when sober. The criminal justice system needs an overhaul. I go to a jail (through my graduate internship) and help lead an anger management class. I was shocked to learn that this jail (a county in middle Tennessee) has no social worker or therapist on site AT ALL! These folks, although, broke the law, are not animals. I would say 90% of them need help, some kind of counseling or therapy and yet there is no one on staff for that. I find that disgusting and reprehensible. Anyway, did not mean to go on a soap box. I also, am fascinated with the human mind. I have always wondered about the "nature vs. nurture" argument. It is my belief that people are not born serial murderers, etc. I think they may have a biological propensity due to genetics, but I believe it is more how they were raised and the family of origin stuff. Most of it seems to go back to childhood trauma. Anyway, again, did not mean to be so long winded, but wanted to share some thing that I do, find interesting and can lose myself in when feeling like crap. Hang in there. Just for today!

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@diverdown1 thank you for your reply. I do believe the criminal justice system needs a complete overhaul. But that’s something stemming from a different issue of mine with a family member who has paid his dues and still seems to not get a fair shake at times

I am trying to find the little joy in life again for some reason I know that life is fragile and one should be grateful for every day. I just got done talking to my daughter, and she brings a big smile to my face. She wants to be a nurse. I love her so much Thank you all for your replies. I read every single one and I am taking a little bit from each reply and it’s so encouraging to hear sometimes it’s just a simple things that can make life enjoyable.