why wait?

Last night was tough. The tangibility of isolation had risen to new heights, and I felt the suffocating sensation in my throat that always comes before tears begin to fall. My beloved wrapped me in his arms as I released the sobs and vented my frustrations and weaknesses into his chest. I finally laid down to sleep and slowly fell asleep to the gentle caress of his fingertips on my skin.

The epiphany came in the morning as I watched a nature show with my son.

They quoted John Muir - 'The sun shines not on us, but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us.' and I felt solidarity in the fact that I'm not really ever alone. The same sun shining in me shines in every person that has ever been.

So this is for anyone who is feeling isolated, or struggling with depression or PPD. You are NOT alone. We are all in this together. Go outside for a few minutes today. Let the sun kiss your skin, and know it's kissing mine too.