50 Things I’ve Learned in 50 Years of Life

#’s 8, 30 and 50 though

Depositphotos-that’s not really me, but you knew that right? 😂

I can’t believe I’m already 50 something years old. Actually, soon I’ll be 60. I’m not sure if I should be sad or happy I made it this far. There were certainly many times I should have died.

To say the last 50 years has been nothing short of an extreme roller coaster ride is an understatement.

I have not had an easy life. At all. I was raised in an unloving abusive household. Throughout my adult years, I put myself through one abusive relationship after another.

I battled drug addictions, homelessness, bankruptcy (twice), abusive relationships, you name it I went through it.

Yup. It’s been a rough ride.

But I write this now with a big smile on my face, happy and totally content in life. I faced all my battles and conquered them. Yay me!!

What did I learn?

I learned a shit ton of stuff and actually applied some of the lessons I learned. Some lessons were hella tough, others were mindblowing.

Here are the 50 things I learned in 50 some years of my life. In no particular order of importance.

1. Hurt people will hurt other people. Send them love.
2. You are in total control of…