I got so depressed for so long and felt hopeless in things never getting better. I feel like I've finally started to see the light at the end of the too damn long tunnel into life finally improving, and I hope for that for all of you too
you can't hold yourself to the expectations set by past you- past you had no way to predict what roadblocks you would hit or paths that would be open to you but you still navigated your way to this point in time despite everything in your way
covid is definitely a massive setback for where I wanted to be. but the worst is the stuff that I feel self-inflicted because of my own struggles with mental health and neurodivergence
I lost a lot of people this year and my health took a hit but now I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. I’m hopeful that 2024 will bring new beginnings for myself and everyone here. Thank you for this, anon, it sounds like a lot of us needed to hear this. Don’t give up, guys! You’re stronger than you realize.
No one has wasted their year. It's been hard as shit for a long time, it may continue to be hard as shit, but we are still here. Survival alone is something to be proud of in these trying times (at any time, really) so this anon is also proud of all of you. May 2024 be better, brighter, and happier than what we leave behind us.
I had to let go of someone I cared for, and while I am better now, it's impossible to just let go of that easily-- the thing was I had to take my own agency back because my self care is my responsibility and if it's one step forward, two step backwards then you're just stuck in a rut. I'm proud of how far I've come! I'm proud of y'all too
I agree with Tuna. You don't need to share Bagel -- this stuff can be extremely personal. I hope you're getting whatever help you need, and know that we're all rooting for you
I'll admit I didn't want to bring up the horrible things that have happened to me this year because it was too much and all of it was really painful, so I'm trying not to bring others down. It's okay to not say it, but I hope all of us get the healing we need in the next year
this year was a mess, but i came through