Holding onto Hope in Tough Times

Remember—time heals everything. You are only 18, you have your whole life ahead of you! I know you just want to fast forward these days, but you can’t. Knowing that there is still so much time left is very calming. You will look back at these days and be so much wiser. With time, you learn many lessons and things that seem like the world will become very futile. It is a sad way to look at life, but definitely a calming one. Remember to always seek for help if it gets really bad. Even a mild symptom is worth reaching out for.

Thank you, Chimp. I appreciate that a lot. I'm not giving up. I know I'm strong. Gosh, do I know I'm strong. According to my Christian faith, I'm in a way weak, but I am a freaking strong human if there ever was one. The stuff I've had to go through and the stuff I'm doing right now. I'm only 18 but I've lifted the biggest emotional weights for so long, I'm about to graduate college with a Bachelor's after only a year and I can hardly wait to be a math teacher and engage with things I love. Right now things are just so scary, I'm scared if I'll ever even reach there. Ever since COVID started I've been so scared of death coming to me or the ones I love. My gf's going on a trip tmrw and I'm worried about her maybe catching it. I need to help her hydrate & exercise more. And I need help. Sorry for the very rambly comment. I did not mean to brag by calling myself strong; I was letting out thoughts and feelings that've been inside for a while. I don't mean to say I'm better than anyone. I'm just tired. Thanks for reading

You’re stronger than you think

Don’t give up on yourself, brother