It was a long winter - a long, cold winter - nearly unbearable for those of us who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, and for those who must live around us. I was miserable from the cold, and I struggled daily to show up at a job that no longer aligned with my values. It had worked for me while I had children at home to support, but my last fledgling had flown - literally - and had landed halfway around the world with the Air Force. The empty nest I had looked forward to suddenly made me feel as if my life had no purpose. All of these factors worked together to push me, bit by bit, closer to the edge. Was it a mid-life crisis? A psychological breakdown? I knew I had to change something, but I was immobilized by depression. Then I got the invitation.
Hiking The International Appalachian Trail
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