Overall, I think a lot of people can agree that 2017 hasn't been the best year. Insensitivity, selfishness, and an unwillingness to meet change has sped through the atmosphere and plummeted into people's minds. I, myself, have battled with all three of those descriptors and will probably have to continue to do so next year. It is an ongoing fight, but one I must take in order to lighten the future. This year personally has not been an especially good year. I've dealt with depression, suicidal thoughts, and generalized anxiety. I sometimes wonder if a lot of it is a result of spending more time on the internet. I received a Chromebook for my birthday last year and ever since, my consumption of social media has increased. Still, I don't regret it. I've learned much since the change that has positively affected me as a person. I've made a hard, but important decision to no longer promote myself as a musician. After taking a course in music theory, I've realized I have not music talent what so ever. Sure I can learn if I really put myself up to the task, but with work, family, friends, my other creative activities also being significant parts of my life, increasing my music talent is low on my to-do list. Despite having a mostly negative year, I still think there can be hope for 2018. For myself, since I've found professional assistance for improving my mental state, I've become better. For my creative works, I've become more determined to improve while continuing to be entertained. For the world, there have been incredible people doing awesome work to make others' lives better and as long as people keep promoting their voices and listening to them, I believe we can make society better.
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AuthorI'm Darcy Ridge, creating stories that all revolve around family and identity in a myriad of ways. In the past, I have shared multiple stories and published a novella online. You can find me on Wattpad and many other social media websites. They/them [Image Description: black background with the words "Social Justice and Mental Health Resources" in white in the center /end ID]
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