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Well, time to take back off again. I used the last couple of weeks to try and get myself back on track. So far, I’ve been making good progress and I’ve started getting treatment for adhd, along with beginning to go to therapy. I always had the mentality that I’ll just rough it out and make it through, the good ol’ hard working Midwest mindset. Ive been lucky enough to have friends who see me doing that to a detriment and tell me that I needed to love myself more and that I deserve love even in dark times. Those things hit me hard. I don’t know. It’s easy to get trapped in your own head. The ability to feel more present and less anxious along with having a place to process that has made a world of difference. I’m going to keep on taking steps, taking better care of myself, and see what comes next.

Got a little lost this afternoon. I went out for a walk to see the banks one more time before I jump on a plane tomorrow. It’s rare to have summer months off anymore, and it was nice to feel like I was a part of where I lived for a July. Here are some of the areas I enjoy and I’ve probably walked to 30 times over the last couple weeks. From the church steeples you can see all around Covington with a gorgeous Magnolia tree framed in front, to a bloom I found on that tree, the singing bridge of the Roebling at a spot that I’ll always hold a core memory to, and the alleyways I love to find. Have a wonderful day my friends.