Feeling Awesome! - HAWMC Day 29

Today's prompt:

We all know Health Activists are awesome. Share three things you love about yourself, things you’re great at, or just want to share. Don’t undercut or signpost!

I must admit that I don't always feel great or awesome all of the time.  In fact, it's pretty few and far between thanks to the ups and downs of chronic pain, depression, and anxiety.  But, when those things aren't clouding my judgment of myself, there are quite a few things that I think I'm really good at and love about myself.  My top three are:

I am a great mother.  I do everything I possibly can for my children.  I have conversations with them, I listen to them, I guide them to make the best choices for themselves, and I admit when I am wrong and ask for their forgiveness whenever I mess up.  Most importantly, I am honest with them about everything.

I love that I am creative.  I have always had a knack for expression.  Writing is my strong suit, but I also love dance, music, art and books.  I encourage my children to read as much as possible and they do.  Expanding my knowledge or just escaping into a mystical world for a few hours is one of my favorite things to do.  Being able to put my thoughts onto paper (or computer) in such a way that it touches those who read them gives me a sense of satisfaction that nothing else can.

After all of the things I've been through due to migraines, fibromyalgia, depression, and anxiety I have continued to persevere and get through sometimes impossible or bleak situations.  So, I would say that I have great courage, because it takes a lot of bravery to find out whether things will be better on the other side of darkness, despair, hopelessness and discouragement.