Blu - your words brought tears to my eyes. I'm amazed that my positive attitude and mindset is coming through with my words. If you had known me for the past few years, you would've immediately known that I was Mr. Doom and Gloom. My depression had really hollowed me out and I didn't even know it. Everything I viewed was through a lens of negativity and withdrawal. That is probably the biggest 180 I have done is to work on the roots of my depression and get a new level of gratitude towards life. I just had so much internal work to do to get here and I won't take it for granted EVER. At this point, I genuinely feel grateful and optimistic about everything for my life, and I am coming to appreciate the struggles of my past as defining factors that have allowed me to chisel myself to who I am. Thanks so much for your kind words. It meant a lot to me. I feel like I have rediscovered my self again - hence I use that DBing is about 'reclaiming' yourself. I really feel that I was able to connect to my self and bring him out through this ordeal and arduous process. By no means I am done, but I try to share what I can where my perspective and experience would make the most impact. Hope you're doing well.
J - you're a brother to me and we have gone through thick and thin here as we came here around the same time. It's so awesome to see you flourishing and living life to the fullest. You my soul brother for sure!
Nef - what can I say? you are always around with love, hope, and optimism that is unparalleled on this board. Thanks so much for always being in my corner and you know I am in yours in a heart beat. Keep spreading the love and positive vibes!
