I’m here, and I’m still kicking… Although just barely.
As I sit writing this, the three draft posts I’ve been working on over the course of the past several months seem to be mocking me.
A lot has happened—some good things, some not so good things.
As many of you guessed, my weight is, indeed, up, but I haven’t regained everything, and that’s what’s important.
On Friday, I had planned on writing an update post, but then my world shifted on its axis… and now I feel more lost than ever.
One of my oldest and dearest friends took his own life on Friday morning, and I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again. The world feels darker now, and things that once seemed important don’t seem important at all now.
Thank you for caring about me. The little comments and emails I’ve received have made me smile.
I owe it to you to be here, and I’m sorry I haven’t been.
I’ll be back soon. Right now I just need to figure out how to cope and move on with my life—in more ways than one.
rachaelxoxo
My Journey--One Day at a Time 
So sorry for your loss – I enjoy reading your blog and I definitely empathize with your struggles. Stay strong and rely on your friends and family for support. As someone who has lost someone to suicide and struggled myself, I can tell you that it does get better. The pain will ease in time. But until then, I’m sending good thoughts your way. Take care of yourself and hopefully we’ll see you blogging soon!
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