Life happens where we are robbed of our innocence of purity, of trusting and believing others... some come and take that away from us in many different ways. My mind is still 16 years old but my body is older and limited. I try to stay as independent as possible and do things for myself... to retain my independent living. The minute you stop you lose it so i have to just keep going. Your energy does lower but more longe consistantcy. I don't like to look at photographs cause they can be upsetting, they remind me we are mortal, we have a limitation to our being here. I use that for a way to fight depression by making the most of everyday and doing a much as i can to feel more fulfilled while i am able to. (((hugs))) hang in there, it does get better