Taking a little break

(Photo from Studioilse) 

I have been having some dark days, too many of them to be comfortable with. With much thought and a bit of grief, I am putting my blog on hold for a little while (hopefully only a little while) as I need to cut something loose in order to gain some balance. I have a history of depression that I keep in check with tools I have learned over many years of dealing with it. It is a chemical thing that I manage with balance in my life but lately I have not had balance and I am struggling to keep ahead of it. As a result, I need to take something off my plate in order to focus on more physical and quieting pursuits. I was not going to mention this in here, I was going to put up a veneer of 'life is great', but I felt dishonest in doing so, and in reality, there is nothing to hide, and depression is far too often considered something shameful. I am totally okay and am taking measures to maintain it, but if I don't do so, I will have a harder time managing it in the future. So I hope to be back once my feet are a bit more firm and I hope everyone continues to enjoy their blogging and communicating in a lovely, creative environment. Thank you to those of you who read my blog, I will continue to read yours. 

Comments

[snowflake]

just dropping by

[pia]

thank you for sharing and being so honest. I hope you are nurturing yourself, take your time, we will be here when you are ready to return. Sending you lots of strength. px

[snowflake]

i was looking for your email address so I could invite you but didnt find it....

[leslie]

i hope you find the balance you are searching for ... faster than you could imagine!

[Elizabeth Fleming]

I only just discovered your blog (first of all, thank you for linking to my work, I appreciate it) and wanted to say I really connect to this post and your honesty. I've also dealt with depression throughout my life, and I know how easy it is to get out of balance and need to let something go in order to get back to a place of peace. It's a constant juggling act, especially with children, but it's nice to know I'm not alone in my struggles. I hope that you find the balance you seek soon.

[kirsten]

anything i can do? remember...you are loved. xo