“One Day At A Time, Sweet Jesus!” How I Thrive While Suffering From Mental Illness

After punishing yourself for being the way you are, you learn to live with you. Sure, I am fucked up. But I am at peace.

Although I have denounced Christianity as my religion of choice a long-ass time ago, I still find myself singing the lyrics, “One day at a time, sweet Jesus!” from the popular hymn from time to time. Whether I am in the shower, writing an article, taking a walk, or even on the phone, you can find me singing this song.

Not including the “sweet Jesus” bit,…