I was talking today with a really nice friend from high school. Talking about the careers that high school peers of mine are in now honestly makes me sad. I get sad thinking about how much energy being mentally drained constantly has taken from me. 

I’m on medication now and I have a great support system, but it doesn’t change the fact that existing is still so much work. Everyone around me sees more potential in me than I see in myself. I feel so burnt out and just barely recovering from an abusive relationship. I just wish people could see how much work it takes to get better and not just “oh what did you do today”.