This year has taught me

I thought I’d do this before the year is out and I didn’t want to do the new year new me sort of post.

This year has been tough on everybody but has probably taught so many people so many things about themselves. It has definitely taught me a lot!!

One of the main things this year has taught me is that it’s okay to ask for help and to say you are struggling. By being honest and saying I am not okay has shown me that there are so many people out there who do care and want to help. Without asking for help you may not get the help that is needed. I definitely got the right help for me. Tablets were just not the answer for me personally, I know that they are helpful for some.

Isolation: the greatest friend and the greatest enemy. I am a person who definitely prefers their own company and when lockdown one was announced I dreaded being at home with people. I did manage to find a lot of time to myself with daily walks and work giving me enough to do to keep me busy enough. The flip side to this is that you get used to your own company and become very lonely. I know for so many this is still the case and all I can say is make sure you keep in contact with your friends.

I do have an amazing friendship group filled with the most mixed bunch of people. But all of them care and have kept me fairly sane. Whether it’s a check in or encouraging me to go out they have all been there. Lockdowns and restrictions have put this out of the window for now. But I know who is there for me and who I can turn to.

Stronger than you think. Braver than you know. I have definitely found that despite everything this year I am coming out of 2020 a stronger person. I now know and have started to come to terms with my childhood even though was not great was not my fault. Nor is it my fault that others around me have mental health issues even when they do try and blame me. I am more aware that my own mental health issues are mostly down to my environment and I am slowly working on that not being an issue anymore. Saving to move out is still top of my list.

Here’s hoping that everybody has a safe Christmas and the new year brings us all happiness and good health.