Hello, This year cannot stop me!

Hi folks... I'm Elida, 53, from Chicagoland. I lost my mom in 2018 and that was, is still devastating. I felt depressed and very much alone in my grief. I tried to break out of that late last year and was beginning to make some progress this year. By progress i mean being social, more interested in life, my health etc. Then covid19 suddenly threw a wrench in my plans. I watched my progress disappear as i faced unemployment, anxiety, the end of a friendship and isolation.

I realize this time though, that this setback wasn't my fault. This lockdown has affected the entire world. I am still struggling with my loneliness but now i am heavier than ever. I accept that this is me now, grateful to be alive, existing but not really happy. I want better. I want my mom to know that I'm ok.

I am on a journey to not only regain my health...but to live my life in a meaningful way. So with that said thank you for reading!