I am thankful I am not as fearful any longer of what people think about me, nor as anxious about the future, even though a lot of my circumstances are such that

I am thankful I am not as fearful any longer of what people think about me, nor as anxious about the future, even though a lot of my circumstances are such that I would have worried myself silly a couple of years ago. I am thankful for the people who want to be part of my life. There was a lot of pain before I reached this point. Maybe it's the only way.