Back in 2016, I listened to some extraordinary music artists and I loved them. Their songs had some extremely relatable lyrics and just made me feel understood.
During 2016, I was in without a doubt the worst depressive episode of my life. I would say the whole 2016 was just so so dark.
I listened to the likes of Imagine Dragons (Demons), OneRepublic (every song) and Kodaline. Some of the tracks although not probably written to relate to depression and the like where just so fitting.
However, that does come at a cost. If I hear a song now that I played back then, in my old life – it brings back some extremely dark memories.
That was and has been the case ever since then.
But not now, I can listen to the same songs and feel something different, I feel hope for the future. I can relate them to know, not then!
Two different times. Both hard, yes. But I am alive. I’ve made it and I’m going to do great.
I can listen to memories that once triggered me that no longer. I’m moving on.
I’m proud of you Lewis. Don’t stop trying.