A year of struggle, but I found a little joy. [Discussion]

I've been dealing with depression for over a year now. Every day has felt like a battle. The meds they put me on? They just made it worse – nausea, stomach pain, feeling numb, you name it.

I was looking for anything to help, trying to break the cycle. And then, about a month ago, I took a ride on my Puckipuppy ebike. It's just a simple bike, but it helped me feel something.

While riding, I found a little dog who had been abandoned. Felt like fate, honestly. I'm not saying the bike "fixed" me, but it gave me the space I needed to clear my head, and that little pup? She's been my rock since.

I'm not 100% better, but I've been feeling more joy than I've had in months. And that's something.