Depression felt like a constant heavy blanket, this darkness that wouldn't lift. Every day was a struggle just to get out of bed, and the world just seemed so gray. I was in such a dark space just coasting through life on autopilot to the point where i thought about ending things but somewhere deep down, a tiny spark refused to be extinguished. I started to nurture that flicker, little by little, focusing on the things that brought even a hint of joy. Slowly, that spark grew into a flame, pushing back the shadows. With the help of my self will, my kids and wife they guided me through it all with daily reminders of why living is so worth it.