Every day I ask myself what am I going to do to inact lasting change? I stay learning practicing new languages, exercise. I need to practice drawing and finish up writing projects. I talk to at least one new person on here a day and listen to them. It may not seem like much...

But all of it adds up. Letting folks know they are not alone while working on keeping my mental and physical health in stable condition. Learning new things and watching historical shows to remind myself of past journeys and mistakes. Breathing when I need calm...

Screaming when I need to vent. Letting tears and sweat flow as I trudge through each day of this year. Everything will shape a better person to help shape this world. It's not easy, there are days I hurt so much I can barely think.

Joy from things such as art, cooking, gaming, storytelling has been harder for me to truly enjoy. But lately I feel that spark renewing and with baby steps I'm allowing myself to rebuild all that was torn down these last few years.

I dunno why I felt need to thread this. Maybe I'm hoping that folks realize we are all survivors. And anything you do to get through this is good enough. And there will be a time you can do more. And there is no shame in being tired or in pain.

So many of is are going through it and you are not alone. *hugs* the time will come for positive change. And even if your steps to it are slower than most, the fact that you keep going is so vital. I'm going to keep working on me. I look forward to seeing you on this path to.