I was deeply depressed when i had the perfect life. I was engaged to my pharmacist boyfriend, living independently, about to graduate nursing school with a perfect GPA. However, nothing felt like it gave me happiness. But the next few years became a nightmare… i became homeless, was left for dead on the street a few times, became an addict and was abandoned by everyone i loved. These times I was glad to actually have valid reasons for my depression. Ive come a long way in terms of my mental health. Today I’ve been reflecting on how significant loss and trauma have shaped me psychologically and emotionally. After experiencing major collapses in my identity and stability. I’ve noticed a shift in how I see myself and the world. Today i am filled with self love, kindness, awe of the world, confidence and compassion. I also see through people's crap a lot more. I recently went to see an indigenous elder and she commented on how I was a little elder with my premature wisdom and that i actually taught her things too. That made me feel like I had something worthy to offer the world. I wanna read any women with similar life stories
by Salt_Might5245