I got some amazing news last night that I simply have to share with the masses.

I've been working at this store for 2 months, and I just earned a 45c raise before my 3 month probationary period where a 50c raise is guaranteed regardless. I was informed I'd be getting a 75c raise in July, however I am getting another 50c at this point.

Pretty sweet, right? Don't worry it gets better.

I was informed by the Co-Manager that a promotion is coming soon, and they are blown away by how amazing I am at this job. I was taken back, and in tears trying to drive home when she sent that text. I am beyond blown away... I figured i'd just be another person swept under the rug in the grand scheme of things, but it's pretty clear at this point they want me, appreciate me, and want me to move up in the company, and I have every intention of staying on that path for however long it lasts me.

Sleek and I are moving into our new house this coming Friday, and I can't begin to tell you how excited I am. Sleek has been nothing short of amazing. He drove 3 hours one way to come rescue someone he met twice out of the absolute goodness of his heart. He made sure I was fed, had a place to sleep, and was comfortable. Just.. I don't deserve his kindness, lol. But, I will do everything I can to make him feel as loved and appreciated as he did for me when I was on literal rock bottom sleeping in a hotel room like a loser with little more than the clothes on my back and my cats. When I got here, I was greeted with help, love, and support from Heize and Edward [Love you two <3] who showed me a great time, and went out of their way to help me as well. I wouldn't be here without you guys.

Things are looking up so well for me.. i'm surprised, honored, and humbled. I went through a time where I felt I wasn't worth a god damned thing, and like I somehow deserved all this negative stuff that happened to me in Memphis. I wanted to die.

However.

The love and support I have gotten from so, so many people. The joy I felt that people actually cared about me is what kept me going. I will return the favor to someone[s] that absolutely need it as I know I did, and I will take great pride and honor in doing so.

Nothing can, or will stop me now. I am here. I am alive. I am important. I am loved.

And i'm sure as fuck not going anywhere, so get used to me.