“Memories are bullets. Some whizz by and only spook you. Others tear you open and leave you in pieces.”

Richard Kadrey,Kill the Dead

Recounting memories can be an arduous task. You are awash with either waves of joy or pain, which can leave you drained. It is similar to sleeping on a therapist’s couch. Only, this is self-healing, processing your feelings and emotions, then learning from them, and moving on to a better place.

Life throws you curve balls sometimes, and how you deal with it is a reflection of your mental health state. One such year that stands out in my memory is 2018. It was the year that nearly proved to be the straw that broke this camel’s back.

It was especially hard when it came after a year of merriment and joy. We were still riding on a high of getting my…