In Penang

[goat]

This trip, while wonderful in many ways, has been very hard on me. From homesickness to digestive issues to dehydration and mental issues. This morning I realized how bad the depression had gotten and sought out a Chinese doctor. I spent more money on herbs than I care to admit, but I feel like it has already helped. Being in the presence of the

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[annabelle]

sounds like you've truly been having an adventure. i'm glad that you can recognize when you need help and get it. getting out of the mindset of: oh, i can just do/fix this all myself is something that i'm working on and it's just amazing when the help really helps- better/faster than i could ever do by myself.

i can understand getting off-balance when it's just you and even someone you love very much who make up your entire social world for a while.