muggle not Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I thank you for putting me onto the Phillip Pullman trilogy. Tremendous reading!! Now I am watching the Dark Materials TV program. I have watched the first 5 episodes and am waiting for episode 6 to become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 7 hours ago, Chrissy said: There has been the occasional battle with depression since I was a teen, but this year has been a bit more of a struggle than usual, and this has impacted my reading quite a bit. This second half the year I have leaned toward re reads, the comfort of the familiar has most definitely been required. At some stage (hopefully before year end) I will make note of what I have been reading, and perhaps have a think about my reading hopes for next year. I hope the next year sees a real lightening of the struggle, dearest Chrissy And beloved, familiar books are always such a comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 8 hours ago, Chrissy said: There has been the occasional battle with depression since I was a teen, but this year has been a bit more of a struggle than usual, and this has impacted my reading quite a bit. This second half the year I have leaned toward re reads, the comfort of the familiar has most definitely been required. At some stage (hopefully before year end) I will make note of what I have been reading, and perhaps have a think about my reading hopes for next year. I'm so sorry this year has been a bit of a struggle for you . I hope 2020 will be a better year for you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Chrissy said: There has been the occasional battle with depression since I was a teen, but this year has been a bit more of a struggle than usual, and this has impacted my reading quite a bit. This second half the year I have leaned toward re reads, the comfort of the familiar has most definitely been required. At some stage (hopefully before year end) I will make note of what I have been reading, and perhaps have a think about my reading hopes for next year. As others have said, I really hope 2020 will be far less of a struggle for you. Take extra good care of yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 Thank you for the kind words. I should make clear that this year has also brought me buckets of joy and laughter and happiness and cake too! I have been examining the dark episodes slighter more than I ever have, rather than my usual keep a rhythm going, ride it out method of coping. Although this has been both really helpful and constructive, and at times fascinating, it has also been emotionally quite draining, so I think that has made the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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