For the first time in three years I can say that I've been able to wake up in the morning this whole week not feeling sad or with that cloud of depression over my head.

I actually feel like I am making progress in therapy and applying what I've been learning to my relationships with friends, family, coworkers, etc. It's an amazing feeling -- not being scared to share how I truly am feeling.

There's still a lot I need to do to get to where I want to be in terms of career and family closeness, but somehow I have faith I can get there. Slowly but surely.