They show me where I've been

[tamago23]

I've been cleaning the bedroom recently, and that includes going through boxes I rarely touch. While going through one of my plastic bins, I came across a lot of items that I've made. Some of these were purely artistic, crafting for crafting's sake; those were almost entirely boxed to go to donations. And then there were the things I created back

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[rdi]

Wow. Just...wow. You've come a long way, indeed.

[tamago23]

Yes. I still have my "bad" weeks, when I can't manage to do much housework or really do anything other than take care of the kids and the pets... but a "bad" day now would have been a very high-functioning day back then. I tested at the farthest range of severely depressed; now, even at my worst, I know I wouldn't test more than mildly depressed.

Thank you, Wellbutrin. Thank you, cognitive-behavioral therapy. Thank you, Dr. Choi and Dr. Sinclair and Frolic. And most of all, thank you to myself, for having the courage and endurance to fight my way out of that living hell.

[rdi]

Credit where it's due. You are a badass. Don't let yourself forget it.

[saffirebleu]

You are amazing. I love your art.

This post is so touching. Where you were and where you are...you're an exceptionally strong woman.

[tamago23]

It takes one to recognize one, J. And thank you. It still astounds me to think of how far I've come.

[tinahenry4]

I am in awe at where you were then, and where you are now. You are truly amazing Robin, and such an inspiration to people who struggle with mental illness.

Incredible.

[myintimia]

This tells so much. I don't know you that well, it's true, but you do seem to have come an entire journey from these pieces. Do I congratulate you or thank you for continuing onward, despite of...inspite of?...everything? In any case...*hugs*

[50_ft_queenie]

I don't know what to say except thank you for sharing that with us.

*hugs*