It takes big huge balls to share stories like this. You get an award:

But seriously - love how you incorporate humor into what was clearly a dark time. And a lesson without preaching. You're talented not just as a writer, but as a story teller. And of course, inspirational. I've found myself in a depressive funk post-holidays, preggo hormones ramping it up...for really no reason other than crazy chemicals in my brain, as I've had so many blessings lately.

Struggling to get anything accomplished, breathing is a laborious so congratulating myself for managing that (dark lol). Dwelling in it hasn't helped though. Sitting here, just thinking, ok, tomorrow I'll try to be a human again. But tomorrow doesn't change anything if we don't act.

Needed the reminder on resilience, on humor getting us through...thanks for inspiring me to even post a comment - even if it's all I get done tonight ;-) You're a strong ass dude!!!