I have set up daily goals that I want to achieve each day. I keep them in my notes app. I've went and set an alarm to check them in the morning and one to review them at night since my memory is so poor. 

I'm really proud of myself. One of my goals has been keeping in contact with family. So far I've been able to text at least one member in my family everyday!!! Instead of being MIA for 6 months straight with the occasional "how are you? Good. Good". My next goal is to text my sister at least once a week. 

My family was really toxic and disjointed. Having this open line of communication can't erase the past, but I hope it will unlock at path to a good future with them.