Some of y'all might know I'm a *bit*
What isn't helping matters is my personal battle with depression. I have been battling this illness since being diagnosed when I was 15. Most days, I am fine, but during periods of high stress, it becomes unmanageable. That's when I rely heavily on the village of support I have around me: family, friends, coworkers, my amazing therapists, my kids' teachers, strangers, etc. We have more frozen meals, more cozy family time, and a messier house. I am learning to accept that it is acceptable to work at 70% instead of 110%, but this is difficult for me, as I really want to climb into bed and work at 0% occasionally.
I'm not even sure why I'm sharing this with you, except that it feels a bit cathartic to put it out there that no one is perfect, and that everyone is fighting their personal battles, even if they present themselves as fine. Some days, we feel as though we aren't making much of a difference, but it's important to remember that what we do is important. Here's a much needed reminder:
Thanks for letting me ramble on. :)