This spring I got a puppy, so I’m out walking/hiking almost every day. Even when I was depressed- it didn’t make things worse, I was okay with it.

Now I love going for a walk in the forest- enjoying the beauty of nature. He is an adorable dog- and seeing the joy in him when we explore new environments makes me happy. I think he is good for my mental health. (But it was really hard work in the first month or so, puppies are energetic and have so much to learn )

Beloved solitude, my number one coping mechanism. I find peace in my solitude. Add nature and the smell of fresh air and I’m in a really good place.