Everyone is saying hello to 2017 in their own ways. Some are wonderfully happy, others are amazingly sad. The first of the year is a time of ups and downs. Reflections are made on the previous year, and new years’ resolutions are made. Bills are paid and licenses are renewed. People are happy and people are blue. I myself have started this new year with a mix of emotions. The first couple of days of this new year, have made me realize how many people support me, and how everyone else is going through their own trials and tribulations. Whatever this new year has brought on you, please remember that you are not alone. It may be easier to climb into your shell instead of reaching out when you need help, but don’t be afraid to use your resources. That’s what friends and family are for. They are there for you. And you are also there for you. Don’t forget how strong, beautiful, or handsome you are. You have already made it this far. It may be tough now, but as the saying goes, “if it’s tough now then, it’s not the end.” Keep your head up and know that it’s only the beginning, you have the rest of the year to go!