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Life, Mental Health, Personal

How did I last this long?

Content notice: Mention of suicidality and depression for the whole thing. I am sincerely okay, so please don’t worry. ♥ Because I spent my developmental years wanting to die, surviving feels like a trick. Even in recovery, depression has taken a toll on my future. Even when I’m not actively hating my life or wishing […]
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2021, Part 8: August

This month felt like a rollercoaster that was also productive. I've discovered a new author I like, and I'm glad that summer is coming to its close.
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2021, Part 7: July

While in June, I teetered close to a hypomanic episode, July thankfully had me coming down to something more normal. I've been inspired lately, since I'm reading a good book now and I've been browsing pixel art on Pinterest a lot. A small spark popped sometime in July, and I think August will be a good time to fan it to something more productive in terms of making art, or writing, or starting a new creative project.
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2021, Part Five: May

May feels like a turning point for the year and I'm looking forward to a lot this summer. I wrote a few small reviews for some books this month too, as well as decided to complete Breath of the Wild... Including the 900 Korok seeds.
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Mental Health, Personal

2021, Part Four: April

While I didn't have many events going on, my mental illness flared up. I was on the edge and needed to stop, sit down with myself, and make sure I knew how to be okay from now on. Some content in this post openly discusses mental illness experiences, and so trigger warnings are included in that section.
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2021, Part Two: February

At some point this final week, I forgot February had only 28 days. Was I here for this month? In a way, yes. Was I present? ...Nope. But let's get back to reality and look at books, music, games, mental health, accomplishments, highlights, and plans from February 2021!