I'm sorry for your losses, LiteraryLark, but happy to read about your many successes and high points this past year. Wow! You really did it! I'm sure you must be so proud of all of those things. Realizing one's own strength and ability to succeed are among the greatest of feelings.

I looked and exactly one year ago today I was taking lovely photos of last year's flowers and herbs I planted. At that time, I had been living in my new country (Czech Republic aka CZ) for 6 months after a huge move from the USA. Now it's a year and a half and my husband and I are on the cusp of finally looking for a permanent home (in CZ). Given the huge undertaking, last year, my mental health was remarkably good. Only in the last week, on a trip to France, have I become symptomatic, but I have insight, which is good. I look forward to the return to CZ tomorrow. Stress will continue, but like you, I will adjust (and hopefully prosper) again. Knowing where "home" is is a comforting feeling.