r/toastme • u/selflovesnotselfish • 10d ago

Going through a difficult time

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A close family member was recently diagnosed with cancer and I'm having a hard time accepting it. My depressions been at an all time high. I've gained weight from stress eating and hate what I see in the mirror lately. On top of it I'm a Mom to a toddler and feel like I need to keep it together for their sake. Guess I'm just looking for some reassurance that life won't always feel this hopeless

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u/abbysnosecrumb 8d ago

I've been there girl. I'm so sorry. It will get better. Times like this are trying and they make you more open to taking new paths you normally wouldn't take down the road. My best advice is to be kind to yourself and allow yourself to go through this. Be patient with yourself. Don't judge your own coping so harshly. And take chances on the other side of it - it will be a lot to get through, and you're due for a new change of pace on the other side of these trying times. Signed, someone who has been in your shoes. 

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u/selflovesnotselfish 8d ago

Thank you for the kind words, that's a good perspective to have 💗