It doesn’t always need a cause - something wrong - it just happens. Sometimes that’s the hardest part to accept. · The fogginess, the tiredness, the worthlessness, the seclusion, the numbness. It’s temporary but it’s painful. Even if I’m numb to the pain itself, I’m aware the wound is opening again. · An overarching fear that it might never go away. A reassuring hope because I’ve gotten through this before. A learnt acceptance that I’ll likely go through it all again. · Even though I’ve been here before, it creeps up and scares me like it’s the first time. The previous episode an evaporated memory. The current one a humbling reality. · This is a recurring battle, but it won’t be the one that defines me. I don’t need to be fixed. · What defines me is the person I unlock when it passes. The loving, kind, curious, caring, passionate, creative, humble, friendly, authentic person I truly am. · In our most vulnerable moments, we’re often experiencing the most profound healing. This journey isn’t easy, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come. This life felt unreachable 10 years ago. · I’m getting stronger every day. · I’m stronger than I think I am. · I’m stronger than I ever thought I could be.