Here We Go

I’ve always admired outgoing people. Those that seem to come to life when they get around others. You know, the kind that doesn’t meet strangers and are always looking to strike up a conversation. I’ve always looked up to them, lived vicariously through them. What they did easily, felt impossible to me.

It’s just always felt easier for keep me to myself. I like me! I tell people “me, myself, and I get along very well” and honestly we don’t always like to add to our mix.

It’s why blogging seems so crazy to me. Why let the world in on your inner workings? Like, it goes against my personality. I can’t recall ever just telling a large number of people my personal experiences. Bloggers “feel” so open, there seems to be a vulnerability, a nakedness that is just downright frightful to me. I’ve never had a problem with sharing but the thought of sharing with the WORLD WIDE WEB…just feels 😨 SCARY

So, why do this? Why open myself up to the opinions of others? At times in life there are beliefs, subject matters, causes that are bigger than you and more important than the comfort zone. They compel you to push past your limitations, get outside of yourself, consider the well being of others over your own. The subject of mental health & mood disorders is that for me. I’m concerned for those that suffer unknowingly and in silence. Or even more, knowing your life is being affected and not being able to afford treatment. Suffering with a mood disorder is already isolating, frustrating, and life altering. Facing it alone can feel most overwhelming.

Most of the time, you just don’t want to feel alone. So, that’s my goal with this blog, to be a small light in what feels like a dark world. I just want to encourage and let my readers know they aren’t alone. The love and light of the Lord shined on me, I just HOPE to share that same love and light to help you.

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