My Social Media-less Life

I snapped the above picture after I looked over and realized how much my brother looks and acts like our father.

That’s not to say my brother never reminds me of Papa (what we called our dad), but something about this moment made me feel closer to my dad than I’ve had the ability to do in over seven years.

The fact that it’s been seven and a half years struck me while I was typing out that last sentence.

Usually during the holidays, I don’t have too many problems with “the holiday blues” that people who have lost loved ones might deal with during this time of the year. This year seems to be different.

In yet another way, this year is the year of letting go and hard growth.

I don’t have social media to distract me with people who are having great moments with family and friends… and after The Directive’s first phase, everything just has bigger emotions to it.

I’ve been struggling to actually finish my NaNo story because I’ve been dealing with these moments of sadness… or I suppose some would call it depression.

And then a few friends have also been going through hard growth periods and I guess that’s been contributing to my overall mood. I do look forward to Christmas with my family though; the children always help me remember to focus on the moment in a way few other things or people can.

I just wanted to let anyone out there struggling with depression or sadness during this time of year to know that you are not alone. You are seen. You are loved. You are understood.

And if not by humans, the Creator of the universe is right there with open arms to fully wrap you in His love and mercy. 🙂 His love really is the best thing you could ever experience.