And then he spoke not a word more.

My 2013 Forte wasn’t eligible for the upgrade :(

TW: suicide, depression

I’m at my highest, coming out of my 20s which were my lowest point. I struggled with undiagnosed, unmedicated ADHD, and the depression and anxiety that accompanied it. I couldn’t hold a job. Hell, things got so bad that I wrapped a belt around my throat and tried to end it all. But I survived. And eventually, things got better. All it took was a little support from my sister and her husband, and their belief that I wasn’t a broken human being.

Now, I’ve held a job for the last year. I’ll be interviewing for a promotion next week. I’m in the process of getting diagnosis and treatment for my mental health issues. I’ve dropped more than 120 lbs of excess weight in the past year (350->227). I’m going to be starting college online part-time at the beginning of August. I’ve changed my outlook on life, and have an easier time managing the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Sure, I’m a 31 year old virgin who has only ever gone on a single date (which went disastrously), but I’m not too worried about that. If I keep focusing on myself and becoming the person I want to be, I’ll pull somebody in one day.

What, you’re saying you don’t grow your own estrogen in a little plot of land in the back yard? You’re missing out!