don't be alarmed, this depression was predicted
This sucks. And it sucks, and just sucks, and there's not much that anyone can do other than give a hug and a sympathetic frown of "that sucks." But it's okay that I feel this way, because the chiro told me that it was expected due to the circumstances. Maybe my psychic chiro should talk to my psychic mother, and I'll have no questions 'bout life a'tall.

The part that is probably most stressful is the overwhelming flood of well-intentioned advice that is washing over me. I appreciate the input, but it's making my head spin, and I'm already in a big ol' state of self-doubt to begin with. I feel like I shouldn't be stressed about all of this; I'm a big girl, I should be able to handle it. But my friend Kayleen, who recently had a much worse accident than I, brought up an excellent point. As much as we want to charge ahead and just take care of whatever it is that we need to do, we inherently long for someone to take care of us, but will reject the slightest notion of it, especially if we imagine we're intruding on someone else. Tough spot to get out of. But I'm open to change, so any empathetic, sensitive, hot guys who want to step up to the challenge, I'm reviewing applications.

And to make me, and hopefully you too, dear reader, feel a little better, consider this:
1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.

2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

5. Every night, someone thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. If not for you, someone may not be living.

8. You are special and unique.

9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.

12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.

13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know. (I tend to do this a lot. Not so sure if it's always the right thing, but it does make me feel better.)

15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.