Thank You.
I contemplated writing this because as a marketer I ask myself, does anyone care if a brand doesn’t say Happy Thanksgiving or send some kind of “thankful for” content on Thanksgiving day? Will the humans miss it? It’s doubtful they’re checking their emails on the day they hopefully are enveloped in the love of those who care most about them.
As the contemplation continued, I came to a conclusion — so what. Today is a time of reflection and this is something I’m doing for myself and maybe, just maybe, within my self-reflection it becomes a moment of realization to others of just how blessed we are.
What gets me up every day, and what I’m most thankful for is my support system. It seems simple, but these two words carry so much weight for someone who has gone through depressive episodes.
Without my support system, I would not be where I am today. My support system is made up of those who love me unconditionally, those who want to see me thrive, those who believe in me when my vision is clouded with self-doubt and negative self-talk. My customers are my support system (yes, y’all keep me motivated to keep creating), my co-workers and colleagues, my haters (lol I kid, I kid - what’s a hater?). My dad who is currently in the kitchen — very, very rare — making this year’s dressing, my mom by his side as his sous chef. My sister-in-law and brother and their two beautiful sons. My person who teaches me something new everyday, even when he doesn’t realize it - iron sharpens iron. My AUNTIES who’ve shown me how to be the best auntie to my nephews. My godmom, cousins, uncles, teachers in education, teachers in life, my pottery college professor who inspires me daily, friends — y’all hold me down. My pup Charcoal, although he has gone to the rainbow bridge, that puppy therapy during depression is everything. It’s driven me to certify my dog as a therapy dog when I finally welcome another one into the family.
Ah, shoot…the tears are welling up. Time to shift gears to something a little more light-hearted.
Finally, I’m thankful for friends who continue blessing my Pots & Pieces pottery playlist with good throwing vibes.
For those feeling unseen today, I see you, and know that you are cared for.
Sincerely,
Alisha
