GAMACHIGOTIT

“Sometimes I think that I’ve been ‘doing recovery’ for long enough now that every battle should be a quick, sure win. But that’s not how it works. I can lose battles but still win the war. So how do I get through those days? Those days when I’m not excited to be in recovery? By simply trying. By putting one foot in front of the other, dragging my feet to tomorrow, and knowing I’m doing the right thing for myself.”

“Depression deceived me into believing that I was alone, and anxiety refused to let me reach out. I bought into the lies that told me no one wanted to hear about my pain, that they wouldn’t believe me if I told them, and that the knowledge of my sadness would be an inconvenience.”