Post Ac4KQkb3DPub3ezWng by SarahOestreich@mstdn.social
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 (DIR) Post #Ac4KQcYd6XDo7pnTuq by SarahOestreich@mstdn.social
       2023-11-22T03:01:01Z
       
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       I haven’t been online in a while and there is a reason. Though I just had an amazing talk with my neighbor friend that made me feel a bit better, but I’m still going to post what I wrote in my notes app bc I think it’s important and this alleviation if my feelings is most likely temporary. 1/
       
 (DIR) Post #Ac4KQf89XQpE6aQsYy by SarahOestreich@mstdn.social
       2023-11-22T03:01:32Z
       
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       So this is really difficult to admit publicly, but I was in a deep depression for years. I am just now trying to dig myself out of that hole. From mental illness to physical illness, there was a long period of time I didn’t leave my bed. Admitting this is hard bc I feel so ashamed. 2/
       
 (DIR) Post #Ac4KQjiSUOF8KLRvhw by SarahOestreich@mstdn.social
       2023-11-22T03:01:48Z
       
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       I let my driver’s license lapse bc I was working from home and then not working at all. I found out that I have to take both the written and driving tests again and despite getting my first license at 17, I am nervous. Trying to get my life back in order… it is hard. 3/
       
 (DIR) Post #Ac4KQkb3DPub3ezWng by SarahOestreich@mstdn.social
       2023-11-22T03:02:37Z
       
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       I finally confided in a friend and she was reassuring bc LIFE IS HARD. We always think everyone else has it together and often that’s not the case. I may be an extreme case, but it is true and I think more people should be open about their struggles. 4/
       
 (DIR) Post #Ac4KQmaPokalEGi35U by SarahOestreich@mstdn.social
       2023-11-22T03:02:56Z
       
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       Maybe this will help me, someone else, I don’t know. Or maybe the embarrassment and shame will be too great and I’ll delete these posts soon. Trying to be healthy, wanting to be healthy, is tough. And anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. 5/x