Thank you for checking on me, Anita. I am ok.

I was really struggling because my birthday was on the horizon. It turned out ok. I had some friends over, I cooked for them, and we had a nice conversation.

I have a lot of days with wide-ranging emotions. Sometimes I wake up and feel anxious, without much hope, and the day gets better. Other days begin calm, but descend into difficulty. So highs and lows often in the same day, though not always.

There are two constants.

The first is wanting to simplify life, to downsize. I have made that a longer-term goal.

The second is wondering if I will ever choose what I want for myself over what others ask of me.

I’m not really sure how that’s going to go. It sounds achievable, but I find myself struggling to set much of anything or any time aside for me.

Thank you for your care for the people who visit this Forum – and this is for all of you, knowing that many of you have interacted with me on multiple occasions.

Sending good vibes and sincere prayers for all of you –

Omyk