What we do doesn’t define us But how well we rise up after we fall.

[Starrlight]

I heard this today and I think the actions we choose are very important of course but I really like how it points to rising after a failing. I think getting back up better than ever is the most important aspect of life we can emulate.

Like all of us has experienced I’d been suffering immensely and in my suffering I made bad choices and had terrible things happen to me but now is my time to rise and I am doing that to the best of my ability and I hope the blessings of feeling more stable and strength stay with me, as I win, as I fail. So really if I can do this I am never actually failing, just falling into another opportunity to get up and soar.

Can you think of a situation or time period when you were down so deep but you persevered and rose up again? I’d like to hear stories if anyone would like to share. ❤️

[MyLilKalEl]

I feel like the last 5 years of my life has been a cycle of getting hit to my core and then desperately trying to find a reason to get back up. Considering I am currently trying to over come a bad hit last night it is very hard to be specific, because it's so sad. My oldest son has caused me so much sadness and deep loss. Before the situation last night, I had overcome a period of time trying to get back up, which took me close to 2 years. I do believe I'm stronger now and my recovery will be "easier". Unfortunately this time of year is difficult for me. I have been slipping into depression the past 3 weeks and been working hard to stay up. My obsessive thoughts and constant fight/ flight my trauma brain replaying today is exhausting. though it doesn't sound like it, I am a survivor and don't give up. It just takes me time to bounce back. I hate when my kids see basically just existing. I feel like I am such a bad mom when I'm struggling this bad. I do believe I will over come though

[healthyone11 in reply to MyLilKalEl]

hi i'm a 70 year vegan with depression would like to chat with someone about depression Thank You!

[matgrg in reply to healthyone11]

I'm 73 & having a depression/anxiety episode. I would be glad to chat with you. Tell me about yourself.

[Starrlight in reply to MyLilKalEl]

You are amazing; both strong and brave. Never give up. Miracles happen.

[healthyone11]

hi bob i'm 70 and have depression would you like to chat sometime Thanks

[Starrlight]

I am so sorry for your losses. My husband’s father died of lung cancer also.