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I am currently living at my parents house for the week and taking care of their cats. It’s a surreal feeling because last year when I had to do this it was one of the worst weeks of my life. Cats would wake me up three or four times every night, I couldn’t leave the house because my grandmother lived in the basement and was very sick, and I was basically an alcoholic.

This year things are vastly different, and it’s honestly just put me in a weirdly introspective mood.

My grandmother has since passed away, and I am currently curled up in the same bed I last saw her in. The basement she once lived in, has now been converted into an Airbnb and over the past few days, it’s become a quiet place to be alone with my thoughts (and away from the annoying cats).

All of these weird existential things keep running through my head, but I find myself embracing them rather than fearing them. I’m just feeling very grateful for everything in my life right now I’m grateful for the good stuff, I’m grateful for the bad stuff, I’m grateful for the things that have happened, and I’m grateful for the things that will happen.

I know this is one of the weirdest posts I’ve ever made but… Would it be too much to say that I’m feeling grateful again?

Thank you to everyone on Patreon, who has become a part of my life.

Thank you to the people who like the photos and inspire me to create more.

Thank you to the people who leave cute, funny, or constructive comments that make me feel special and seen.

Thank you to the people who are not interacting, but still choose make their presence known through monthly support.

Thank you to the people who chat with me and send me photos on Snapchat because it really helps the day go by.

Thank you to the people who take valuable time out of their day to sit down and FaceTime/skype with me every month. I don’t know how you all deal with my insane rants and my annoying energy, but I swear to God those conversations are what keep me from feeling alone.

Thank you to every single fucking person who has allowed me to do this crazy thing that I do.

THANK YOU.

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voxGeminus

💙💙💙✨

Jocko Ak-shan

You're welcome. I mean I'm one of the lower levels so I can only hope that maybe down the road I'll be able to move up a level so that I can hear one of those crazy rants. But I've always thought you're a great person, Mike. And I'm glad you are feeling grateful. :)

Charles

Much love and respect for you Michael big hug!!!!!

Jimmy

And I thank you for all of your posts. Seeing your smiling face & reading your posts help me take my mind off my own problems. Even if it's just for a few minutes. I look forward to them everyday. We're all going through stuff in this world, so please don't ever think you're alone. You inspire me! ✨️

PJ Carambia

Sending you big bear hugs. Much love to you, Hammy. ❤

Nick Brown

We all love you and support you in good times and bad. You bring a light to our lives as well. I guess you could say we're "co-dependent" in the best of ways possible! XOXO

John Bliss

I'm glad you can find positive elements in this situation. And I'm happy you consider us art of your extended family. I will probably have to drop down a subscription level, because $60/month ($720/yr) is a lot for me. But I do enjoy your posts, and I'm glad you're feeling the love tonight.

Rajan

Thank you for posting amazing content ❤️

Jed Shumsky

Thank you for all that you do for us! And if there comes a time when this no longer feels like the thing to do, we’ll miss you, but we will understand that your life would be taking a different direction.

Luis

It does a great deal of good for me to be able to support you. You are a power to recon and impact my life everyday. Love your great attitude!! I am also an optimist and appreciate it.

Brian Mundie

Thank you for being you. ❤️

Eric

<3

Aaron Byrne

Thanks for being open and honest and for sharing your story with us. You are really an amazing person with a kind heart. Hope to continue my support of you for as long as I can ❤️

Peter Butler Jr

Being thankful is a great thing. I am thankful for you and all the positive growth in your life. Now show those cats some love.

Matt Miller

I loved this! Thank YOU!

Keith Courtney

Thank you for your sincere post and for sharing your life with us, both in pictures and in words. I hope your next year is even better.

Jesse

Thank you you are amazing and sharing your life with us

David Pasteelnick

Thank you for this soul-baring post. It gives us a window into your struggles and helps humanize you to us. Glad things are, and continue to be, better for you. Hugs.

Giorgio Ronchi

Thank you for being you and offering the chance to see you grow, enjoy life and have fun along the way 💖