Itโs amazing how much youโre missing in a depressive state until you start to come out on the other side. Itโs like breathing again after being underwater for far too long.
Jenny LawsonI was having problems with depression and anxiety disorder, and it felt like not blogging about it was creating a false history. When I did finally share the problems I was having, I was shocked - not only by the support that was given to me, but also by the incredible amount of people who admitted they struggled with the same thing.
Jenny LawsonIt's true, I did say I wanted girlfriends," I capitulated hesitantly, "but couldn't we start with something smaller and less terrifying? Like maybe spend a weekend at a crack house? I heard those people are very nonjudgmental, and if you accidentally say something offensive you can just blame it on their hallucinations.
Jenny LawsonWhen Hailey was born my first thought was that I needed a drink and that hospitals should have bars in them.
Jenny Lawson