I'm with ya Coffea. All those small victories are gonna snowball into major wins and you'll kick this thing right in its ass.

hopefully!

I'm with you too, Coffae. Right now, my disease is winning. But I'm finally reaching out for the first time in years.
It's always nice to know that others understand what you're going through. You're making steps in the right direction, and hopefully I can turn that way too

hopefully! Today wasn't too productive for me but I guess its one step back, two steps forward eh?

thank you very much <3 :'D

<3 im glad you don't know what depression is like :'D it's really depressing. Not fun at all.
<3 im gonna try to feel those vibes

wings are life

Totally with you, those small victories count and self-care and self-compassion are the most precious gifts we can give ourselves. <3 Coffea, fighting!

Of course I am with you, as are my wife and daughter. I'm proud of your accomplishments today, little sis. Also, your emotive art is beautiful as always (love the lighting in particular =).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7vS4z6ngQo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t99KH0TR-J4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkGGi_uUaPc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAjR4_CbPpQ

(a few songs from my wife and I that we have used to help push forward through internal struggles =)

I'm here to talk if you ever need someone, I'm so proud of you and all victories you achieve whether they seem small or not, they are still victories none the less. You're such a beautiful soul and you manage to capture your emotion in your work so well, this piece is gorgeous, Coffae. Take the time you need but don't let it consume you, I know that sometimes even mustering up the will to climb out of bed is exhausting and doesn't seem worth it but it is, even just stepping foot outside for a smoothie or packing one more box is an achievement and a middle finger to depression. You are a wonderful person and every conversation is always a delight. I'll be sending you positive vibes today and if you need anything I'm just a text away.

thank you very much for the kind words ;v; <3 I am having lunch with a friend today before getting my tattoo finished with colour so hopefully that'll be good for me at the very least!

You don't run a mile all in one step, you take smaller steps one after the other. You start slow, you pace yourself. Eventually you'll speed up, take wider strides. You meet turns in your path, see people fall behind and rise above you, you might stumble, or fall. You may have to get back up, start over again, slowly. But you never give up, and in the end when you cross the finish line you are stronger for the little battles you've faced.

exactly! It's rough but we'll get there eventually. Boy, do I hate running though ;)

Ikr xD I'd be the first person to take the taxi form of life if I could XD

Every victory is important. Every inch that you crawl forward despite the pain, the doubt, the feeling of loss and isolation--every inch is important. Some days, just holding your own ground is important. My wife has fought with severe bipolar in all the 20 years I have known her--and sometimes it's a struggle. That's why it is so important to cherish the good times, making happy memories to help us at our lowest points. Celebrate those successes, hon. If you moved forward even a little--you won.

Cheers to that! Having someone to help us through the tough times is also very important so I'm glad your wife has you to help her with that much like I have my mate <3 it's definitely a huge relief to have someone to lean on sometimes

love the fading and lighting

thanks~

As someone who's been in that spot, I'm with you. Just keep fighting, and eventually those little victories will make the war easier and easier (however long that may take), but in the end, it is definitely possible.

here's hoping!

Thank you so much for this, I really needed it even though I didn't know I did. I've been having all down days recently (about a month or so), but it's good to look at the small victories in everyday life. I've been in my war for close to 13 years now and everyday is a struggle, I just have to dig deep and keep going. This is really inspirational so I'm going to try my best today even if it's hard.

Beautifully drawn by the way ^^"

i'm glad I could give this to you then! I've been in mine for only 8 years but boy does it really get to me sometimes; seems like it'll never end. that being said though, we're still here and we're still fighting so that's a victory all in its own :'D

Depression is an awful thing to suffer with, because you do have those good days of being able to do a ton of stuff... but then you have those awful days that cripple you to the point of not being able to do anything.

But you are right about the showering and making dinner parts. They are victories we have during those days. Small ones, but they are victories none the less.

You're strong, Coffae. Don't forget that, alright?

it's definitely hard, especially when you see other people going about their lives so effortlessly in areas where it's such a monumental struggle for you. That being said though, as long as we can appreciate whatever little victories we can get, we'll make it through eventually ;v;

I'm doing my best <3 thank you!

I'm with you. small victories, are still victories.

amen to that!