UP! by Kamryn Cole
Before COVID I was struggling with depression. It was easy to hide because I could hang out with friends to avoid facing reality. But, being stuck in the house for over a year gave me nothing but time to reflect and grow as a person. While being at home I was forced to face my problems and I was able to revisit the past to move on. I was also able to see peoples’ true colors and able to realize that I needed to cut off toxic friendships that brought nothing but negativity into my life. In a way I’m grateful that COVID happened so that I could take a break and focus on my mental health. 20
