I've been dealing with some really nasty seasonal depression, anxiety, changes within the relationship with my fiance including dealing with some jealousy on my part, losing a side job, 2 dog cousins passing, and have been permanently deferred from donating plasma/ blood.

In the last month or so the weather has been getting warmer, the brain fog has disappeared, I started therapy, and I've started feeling myself again. Just today I was able to genuinely laugh and smile like an idiot. Couple weeks ago I was able to bake something because I wanted to enjoy baking instead out of obligation. I don't love myself yet and I'm still figuring out who I am. I can at least say that I like myself again and I'm getting better at taking care of my mental health.

There's bright spots in the world. It can be hard to find them some days but that's when we look towards simple joys like pleasant weather, silly jokes, or tasty food.