Thanks to all of you who’ve e-mailed me, sent me tweets @kathrienahn, and let me know that this story inspired you in some way, shape or form. I was really psyched to record this piece for NPR’s Marketplace (Thanks Nancy Farghalli!) and more importantly, it’s made me want to be a better actress, writer, and comic.

It’s weird that with the holidays over and 2012 on the horizon, I feel like my life outlook has changed a lot. I’ve learned a crapload about life, but there’s so much that I don’t know jack about. Which is what I’ll probably explore with my writing and comedy.

And if you’re going through some tough shit in your life, just know that THINGS DO GET BETTER. Figure out how to deal with your situation in a positive way even when things seem really bleak. Uh..trust me, my life is not perfect now, but I have things to be happy about now. I’m not a bible thumper, but prayer, running, and writing jokes have gotten me through many tough times. Maybe it’ll do the same for you.

Oh, and to all you peeps who’ve visited me at Boo’s Philly Cheezsteaks and Hoagies, thanks for being so cool. And if you wanna listen to the NPR piece, I’ve embedded it below. (P.S. Things are getting better for my family since the piece aired. In case you were wondering)