Stepping back.

This week was "one of those" weeks. Each day, I got a new curveball, and I was incredibly overwhelmed. I didn't want to be a single mom anymore. I couldn't figure out how to make ends meet financially. I was weary of sickness. I didn't want to deal with all of this on my own. I was just DONE.

I wanted to crawl in bed and cry--maybe all weekend.

Then I realized I'm dumb. I'm so lucky.

I have parents who are quick to offer their financial support when I can see no other way out.

I can own a home because I, literally, won a lottery for first-time homebuyers.

I have a stable job because I started teaching at just the right time.

I accidentally got pregnant with the most wonderful baby in the world.

I was born in the Bay Area, and all of my close family members live within 20 minutes of my house.

I come from people who value education, helping others, and compassion.

There's no other way to look at it. I was born with opportunities and support that many of my students and neighbors and colleagues were not.

It must be luck because I'm no less deserving than they are.