Definitely not my family. Friends have been far less toxic, and those that know me hold a great amount of respect for me which they've shared with me over the p

Definitely not my family. Friends have been far less toxic, and those that know me hold a great amount of respect for me which they've shared with me over the past few years. I'm very thankful that an outsider feels that way about me because my family makes me feel like I'm a zero, when I've worked hard to live up to my own high standards. I'm mainly thankful for my integrity and solid character that I've built over decades, which requires years of dedication and sacrifice. My persistent and resilient nature through adversity and having continually improved and challenged myself. I've accomplished every single goal that I've put my mind to. I know if the economy and currency collapses, as long as I have at least one hand that I'll survive when others are putting guns to their heads. I can't be broken or demoralized and I can't be stopped, and I'm very thankful for that. Hard work is how we achieve stability in this life, and I can push through work projects no matter how horrible. I'm thankful for that. I've always told myself, "to stop me, this is going to have to kill me", whether it was a physical or mental task, and I have no idea where this motivation sprang from, it must be genetic because I've been that way all of my life, but I'm thankful for it. Even as I was abandoned and unsupported physically/emotionally/psychologically by family since I was a child and still speaks ill of me behind my back even as I approach middle age. I'm thankful to have worked a tax-paying job since 12, and worked before then under the table (yes, I'm American, born and raised). I don't think we should be thankful for material things, friends or family because both are fickle. Be thankful for your own character. And if you lack character and integrity, build it even if it requires work, because no one can take it away. You'll be surprised as people notice and respect you, even if you have no money, and strength of character may serve you well in the years ahead during the coming challenging economic times.