Back to blogging…

I have officially been terrible at keeping up with my blog this year. I think it has been a combination of things. Life opening back up, things changing around work life, and the battle with mental health reaching new highs and new lows.

So to ease back in, I decided to write a poem to reflect back on the past year for me…

2021 was the year of hope after the previous year became so hard,

But covid came storming in once again with no regard. 

7 months went by without seeing family and loved ones,

And depression loomed over even the strongest of persons.

The down days became more frequent and the tears continued to flow,

But there was nowhere to turn and nowhere to go.

I moved from one antidepressant to another,

Because mental health is as important as physical health so be kind to each other. 

Life started to get back to a slight new normal and social anxiety kicked in,

We got over that, we carried on and we had to let life begin.

Everyone held loved ones that little bit closer, in fears to let go,

And vaccines were put into arms as we all stood in a row. 

Sacrifice, change, furlough, and sudden joy, all describe 2021, 

We all hoped that the future would see covid as been and done.

I have never been so grateful for my partner in life, 

Who continues to help me grow and take things in my strife.

New friends were made, James bond finally came out and Tyson the pug turned four, 

Mental health awareness continued to grow and support systems opened the door. 

I’ve gone another year of learning more about myself than ever,

To be less hard on myself is my main endeavour.

Mainly, 2021 felt a bit better than the last, because i missed the hugs,

We can only reflect, try our best and watch cute videos of pugs..

Merry Christmas to everyone and a happy new year,

2022 will bring new adventures, however they do appear.