We were both creatures of despair and pessimism when we met here in Steemit.

I was attracted to that broken soul that mirrored my own and through constant comments and interactions of being there, of supporting and in a way absorbing each others darkness we slowly began to get better.

There are still some dark days, there are still moments of despair but more than that we are given purpose and worth. What better validation it is than getting upvotes from complete strangers that get to know us more than some of the closest people we had.

In a way Steemit removed that filter that we use in our daily lives. It removed the mask that we often wear so that people will not ask if we are doing ok, so that they will not brush off our feelings of despair to just it being all in our head and made up.

In here were are able to show our vulnerability and know that the community is more forgiving and not judgmental.

So let us keep on writing until we exorcised the demons in our heads. Until our posts becomes one of hope and accomplishments. Of happiness and contentment. Of one that celebrates our lives.

Funny how you started your new account on December 4 and I started living again on the same date. In a way we were both born again that day.

Hugs @olaivart