Mojo and the Mess

I talk a lot about gratitude — for the little things, the quiet things, the moments that make my days feel softer. But today, I want to write about something I don’t say nearly enough:

I am grateful for you.

The person reading this.

If you’ve ever clicked on one of my posts, shared my words, left a comment, sent a message, or quietly followed along from the background… I hope you know this:

You matter to me. More than you’ll ever realize.

When I started writing publicly, I didn’t know if anyone would want to follow my story. I didn’t know if my voice — messy, honest, emotional, tired, hopeful — would reach anyone who needed to hear it. I didn’t know if my experiences would land anywhere.

But you showed up. And you keep showing up.

You turned this little blog into a community.

You turned my late-night thoughts into something people relate to.

You turned the hardest parts of my life into something that could help someone else feel less alone.

I’m grateful for the people who read every single post — the ones who refresh the page before their morning coffee, the ones who message me like we’ve known each other for years, the ones who say “this helped me” or “this made me cry in a good way,” or even just “I’m here.”

I’m grateful for the quiet readers too — the ones who never comment but read everything. The ones who don’t have the words but continue showing up anyway. Your presence matters more than you think.

I’m grateful for the people who tell me my writing made them feel understood. Every time someone says that, it reminds me that something good can exist inside something unbelievably hard.

I’m grateful for the people who follow my updates, who ask how I’m doing, who celebrate my good days and sit with me through the hard ones. I’m grateful for the ones who love Mojo like he’s their own stubborn, snorting gremlin.

And I’m grateful for the people who support this blog in any way — sharing it, subscribing, donating, reading, sending encouragement, or simply thinking of me for a moment. Every bit of it helps keep Mojo and The Mess going.

Writing has given me purpose. This blog has given me connection. And you — yes, you — have given me the courage to keep telling my story even on the days it feels vulnerable, heavy, or raw.

You’ve made me feel less alone.

And I hope in some way, I’ve done the same for you.

If you’re reading this, please know I appreciate you more than words will ever cover.

You are part of my strength.

Part of my purpose.

Part of the reason I keep showing up and writing through all of this.

Thank you for being here.

Thank you for caring.

Thank you for giving my words a place to land.

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Mojo’s POV:

“Mom says she’s grateful for you — and she’s right. You guys are basically family now. Thank you for reading her words and making her smile on the days she needs it most. Also, thank you for loving me. I deserve it.”

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If you’ve made it this far, thank you for being here. Your support — whether it’s reading, sharing, commenting, or quietly following along — means more to me than I can ever explain. This blog exists because of people like you who show up, who care, and who remind me that my story has a place in the world. If you’d like to stay connected, get updates, or help support my writing and my care, you can subscribe to the blog or visit my Amazon wishlist and PayPal link below. Thank you for being part of Mojo and the Mess.

Amazon Wishlist:

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