Lately I have been feeling so lonely and depressed. I don’t know how to cope with all these negative emotions. It’s as if I’m stuck in a dark fog that won’t lift no matter what I do.
But then there are moments when I see little glimmers of hope. In those brief moments, it feels like hope has come out of nowhere and filled every part of my being with joy and lightness.
I’ve realized that the only way forward is by continuing to develop myself and grow, even when times are tough. And although it sounds cliche, it’s true that life can sometimes hand you lemons and it’s worth making lemonade out of them - or at least trying your best to find a silver lining in any situation.
By focusing on this one small step forward at a time, no matter how overwhelming things can seem, a shift happens eventually from big problems to small improvements - which can make such a huge difference when you’re in the midst of loneliness and depression!
So even though this period isn’t easy for me, I am motivated to take steps towards feeling better by being kinder to myself, learning something new every day and reaching out for help whenever I need it. One day at a time…