I have never shared, my darkest hours, here on the forum. Maybe the day will come that I will. What is more important than those dark days, is the hope, the change in my life, the small daily success's, I now have. I am not sure where I would be today, if I had not stumbled into SMF, a few years ago. SMF has not only has given me the knowledge I needed to move forward, I have met some wonderful people, who have been a source of encouragement, and some, a source of entertainment.
In the wee hours of the night, to reach out on a public forum when someone is down, can be a good thing. Not only do many members here have the knowledge to help others move forward in a trade, there are many here, with a lot of wisdom. Both knowledge and wisdom, that has come from success, and loss, joy, and sorrow. Many of us have "lived"... life. Taken risks. Sometimes winning and sometimes losing.
Having said that, I would encourage you to meet with someone close to you. We in no way can be a supplement for human contact. We all need a mentor at times. That may be a parent, spouse, pastor, close friend, or when needed, a professional. There is no weakness, in reaching out, and asking for help! If my leg is broken, I need to ask someone to help me up. If my spirit is broken, I need to do the same.
When we feel down, it is in part, because we are focused on the ground. Look up, and see the glory that is all around you!
Heaven wheels above you, displaying to you her eternal glories, and still your eyes are on the ground. - Dante
A few years ago, every time I thought there was light at the end of the tunnel, it was another train, getting ready to run me over. What I have learned here, got me off the tracks, and out of the **** tunnel. Not only is that light not a train, many times it's now a plane. A plane taking me to Arizona, to see my gran-kids. A freedom I never thought I would have. To be able to visit them, about every two months, is a direct result of what I have learned, AND APPLIED, from SMF.
There is hope! Take what you learn here and keep moving forward. Little by little, day by day, life can, and does, get better!
Oh yea, and I get to take naps. Every single day! I love naps!
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