First off, thank you everyone who provided positive feedback to my last journal. I know I whine about stuff a lot and whenever I get support from you, it almost brings tears to my eyes.

I broke down and talked with my parents about how I felt, they assured me I could learn stuff I need to learn. They kept assuring me I don’t need a car, but I’m still mixed on that.

My dad also asked me if I was sad because I was lonely. This never really came across my mind before and could be a contributing factor.

Despite this progress, I still feel sad. It could be because I realized holidays like Independence Day aren’t as fun as they were when I was a kid. Then again, it could just be depression.

Anyway, thank you for your loving support. Hopefully I can recover some joy and get some work done on my numerous projects.