Lately and then a year ago for sure, the following image kept popping into my head:
What should I do? Where should I go? Why were things I thought would work consistently going pear shaped? This quickly left me feeling hopeless and discouraged. Thankfully - I battled back those dark thoughts, which I encountered the summer before high school started and continue to battle to this day, and persevered. Most recently, the following image comes to mind, particularly when a family member gets harmed or mistreated. Apparently, I become quite fierce:
Since I do not think of myself in that way, it is a shocker.
Nearly three years ago, I started being more open with family and friends about my feelings and thoughts. It is not easy, but at least they know what is happening with me. It - in some small way - helps me find hope, particularly when I talk through those dark emotions. So If you are feeling without hope or if you are battling dark thoughts, please get help. Each of us is on this planet for a reason and we need each other to make positive change.
I will get off my soapbox, now, and resume my debate over which crop or tree to plant. They, at least, bring some sense of satisfaction and require only a bit of thought. Is it a perfect solution? No - but the animals and plants in Farmville 2 are so cute!
Happy Wednesday
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