Mental Health Checkin
Added 2025-01-04 14:46:40 +0000 UTCHi everyone,
This isn’t an easy post to write, but I believe in being open with you because your support has been more than just financial—it’s been a lifeline. This winter has been one of the most challenging seasons I’ve faced. Coming out of the holidays, I found myself overwhelmed by something I couldn’t just push through: depression.
I haven't wanted to admit how much I was struggling for a while. I felt stuck, spinning my wheels creatively, and every time I tried to bring my ideas to life, it felt like I was hitting a wall. The motivation I’ve always leaned on seemed to evaporate, leaving me frustrated and lost.
Thankfully, with my partner's encouragement, love, and some lonnnng conversations, I’ve started getting treatment, and I’m beginning to see some light through the fog.
I love what I do, and I love sharing it with you. That hasn’t changed, not one bit. I’m working hard to get back to a place where I can create with the passion and energy you’ve come to expect. It’s a journey, and I’m asking for your patience and understanding as I find my way. I am still creating - it's just taking me a little bit longer to get there.
Your support—every single one of you—means more than I can put into words. It’s not just about helping me make ends meet; it’s knowing what I create resonates with you, inspires you, and connects us. That’s what keeps me going, even when it feels impossible.
Thank you for sticking with me through this. I’m so grateful to have this space where I can be vulnerable, and I promise I’m doing everything I can to come back stronger—for myself and you.
Take care of yourselves, and please know how much you mean to me.
With all my heart,
Pete
Comments
O, man! It's been 25 years, but I got hit by that fking truck, for NO REASON at all, and it was time for more serious help (talk + meds, finally) and it all worked. Very, very interesting what you find out in the process, too. Bless you, man. You are so much beloved and valued. 👍👍💪💪❤🔥🔥🤠
Greg Ferguson
2025-01-09 00:47:57 +0000 UTCOne day, one hour, one minute at a time. You got this!
MCL
2025-01-05 21:21:19 +0000 UTCLots of hugs! It is so important and courageous to talk about that. I hope you will soon get better 🤗🤗🤗
4nt01n3
2025-01-05 10:30:58 +0000 UTCYou got this Pete! Wishing you a healing 2025!
Ben
2025-01-04 22:46:21 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry you're experiencing this sadness. Winter cold, the shorter light days and the end of the Holidays is prime depression season. Good for you for being brave enough to get support. Hope you'll focus on your amazing artistic skills, many other talents and accomplishments and those who love you.
Tom Davidson
2025-01-04 20:22:59 +0000 UTCSharing this means a lot, thank you. You and your work means so much, too, and can’t wait to see what else you create. Take all the time you need. 💕
PC
2025-01-04 16:20:10 +0000 UTCIt's VERY important to talk about this stuff but tough. I really appreciate your openness with us. It's also very good that you're getting treatment. I hope you continue to improve!
David
2025-01-04 15:58:07 +0000 UTCSorry to hear you are going through this. Winter is tough for me with the lack of sunlight. Just know we care about you.
Randy Johnson
2025-01-04 15:46:54 +0000 UTCWe all go through peaks and valleys in life. The valleys can be hard, excruciating even. But eventually the dark night begins to reveal the dawn. Wishing you much support and nourishment through the difficulties. Thanks for all you share and create.
Eric
2025-01-04 15:39:44 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing this, I have been struggling with a milder, yet still very much challenging form of bipolar disorder for years and very much understand how difficult this must be for you! I am glad that you are not alone in this and are getting treatment as well, and hope that it will help you through this. Take all the time you need!
Raphael Steffen
2025-01-04 14:55:49 +0000 UTCJust take the time you need pete. I’ll be waiting as long as it takes. I wish you everything, so that you can get through this 🤗
Christian
2025-01-04 14:51:20 +0000 UTCHuge hugs
Michael O. Long
2025-01-04 14:50:59 +0000 UTC
