This is a big day for  me. One year ago I had a major meltdown that resulted in my being hospitalized for 8 days. This year, on December 8, I am stable now for one month. I'm not depressed for the first time ever in the winter months, at least that I can remember. Neither have I gone on any shopping sprees with the justification it's Christmas. I can make rational choices I found out my mother's cancer is back. I moved just two months ago and am still trying to sell my other house so I can pay for renovating this one. I had Thanksgiving. I think this is the real me and I'm going to assume it will last forever. If it doesn't, I'll worry about it then and I'll see it coming a lot sooner.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

-Kathy