I know it’s been a while, but I am still around. I took sick last Monday, and I haven’t been up to much of anything. I spent this whole last week in bed, and I came to the conclusion that this has to be COVID-19.

Eight days have passed, and I still feel like crap. I am so weak, and I have a lot of congestion. I hope this goes away soon.

Today was the first time in a week that I even got my computer out. It’s been bothering me that I am not getting anything done on my book. I’m just not up to it.

I am trying not to let this setback bother me too much. I have made good progress up to this point, and I should feel good about it. I do. Being sick isn’t the end of the world.

I have used this time to think about what I need to get done on my book. Even if I haven’t been well enough to be up and using the computer, at least I am getting an idea of where to go with what I have got to this point.

Of course, life always gets in the way. I have a lot on my mind lately, since my mental health isn’t the best right now. I am hanging in there though. Doing what I should. Keeping it simple. I’ve made some life choices that I hope are for the better. Only time will tell.

I hope you all have a great day! Take it one step at a time. As always, thanks for stopping by! You’re always welcome to come back anytime. Take care!!

Sincerely, R. Kline

It hasn’t been easy dealing with everything that happened in the fall of 2022. That’s the part I am working on now. It’s a lot to process, and I am trying my best to get through it.

I never said this would be easy. It’s not. It’s hard to deal with the fact that I became so ill and not once did I seek treatment until it was forced upon me.

I wonder about this. I know why I don’t. It’s because it never helps. It’s a miserable thing to go through. It’s depersonalizing to someone who is already suffering enough.

I have been in the hospital so many times over my life that I have learned everything they want to teach me in groups. That’s useless, and I never want to attend them anyway. So, what’s the use of me even being in there? I can have my meds adjusted at home, with the help of my doctor, where I am more comfortable anyway. Why go through that horrible experience of being inpatient when I am already going through enough? What’s the use? I just don’t get it.

I can understand that I need to be in the hospital when I am a clear and present danger to myself or someone else. That’s completely understandable. But what about the other times?

It’s a waste of insurance money. My family would love it if I ran to the hospital every time something happened involving me that made them uncomfortable. They would feel better, even though going inpatient is hell on me. i have told them many times that they could benefit from a support group for families of the mentally ill. They don’t want to do that anymore than I want to go to the hospital.

Anyway, I am trying to explain how things are without giving away any content from my book. That’s difficult itself. I would love to be able to explain things to you, but it’s not possible at this moment in time. I promise that later we will discuss the book in great detail. That will be after it’s done and hopefully published.

The book is coming along nicely. I am very proud of the effort I am putting forth. It’s been a struggle, but it will all be worth it in the end. Writing this book is helping me cope with everything that happened and help to put it behind me. I need closure, so I can go on with my life Hopefully, I will get come clarity from this all, too.

I am happy you have come along for the ride! I appreciate your interest in what I am up to here and what I have going on. Feel free to follow along. That’s the whole point of this blog. You’re also welcome to join the community and become involved. I hope that grows over time.

Thanks for stopping by! Come back again soon!

Sincerely, R. Kline

PS. I haven’t been doing very well lately, as I am working through this. There’s been a lot in life that is weighing me down. A lot has happened, even though I don’t want to be so open about that here. All I will say is that I am now off work because of my disability, and I will be for some time yet in the future. I won’t be returning to my last job. I will be finding a new one. Bear with me. I am doing the best I can. Thanks again for your support! Feel free to comment or like this post. Take care!