I’m OK
FOREWORD
We all struggle. Some are just better at managing and or hiding it than others. Remember that the person you may look down on cause they have an addiction or a clear “issue” were regular people like you. We’re all just trying to get by. Have mercy on your fellow brother/sister.
01
the fog hovers in
the sedatives wear off
the depression sets in
the lights are off
(when the phantoms move in)
02
my eyes well up
these fears swell up
these hopes fell down
and doubts fell up
these trees crashed down
and new fruit sprang up
03
empty conversations with self
sometimes, I feel hollow
the tabernacle echoes of butterflies
I’m not home, though
you probably don’t care,
but I thought I’d let you know
04
to the weary
and forgotten
please hold...
on
05
these eyes don’t see
what they used to
these thoughts
don’t play good memories
like they used to
I can’t believe this
the sweet kiss of lies
the bitterness of reality
06
holding heavy phantoms
two-ton nothings
let go and let grow
May I ask you a question?
Are you OK?
If you’re not OK, I’ll leave you with this.
It’s helped me as someone who’s dealt with dysthymia (persistent mild depression) and has seen those around me struggle with mental illness and addiction.
Grasp onto something bigger than yourself. An unchanging constant that will keep you moving forward despite the circumstances.
Mattew 11:28–30 NASB
“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light.”
It’s good to remind yourself that you aren’t alone in this journey.
With that said. These posters are available as prints in my web store.