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  • I Hit Rock Bottom. Today I’m Solid.

    Sep 26, 2026

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    Career, Life, Mental Health
    I Hit Rock Bottom. Today I’m Solid.
  • OK, Pride & the Noise

    The medication might finally be helping. More “ok” moments are breaking through the depression, Pride plans are cautiously forming, and I’m slowly starting to reconnect with creativity, people, and parts of myself I thought had disappeared.

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    OK, Pride & the Noise
  • Useful, Reliable, and Left Behind

    Reflecting on old friendships has helped me recognise patterns of being the “safe” and supportive one. Not with bitterness, but with clarity — and a growing understanding of the balanced, reciprocal connections I want moving forward.

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    Useful, Reliable, and Left Behind
  • Nightlights, Night Terrors, and Things That Stay With You

    For periods of my childhood and teenage years, I had recurring experiences that blurred the line between dreams and being awake. They always started the same way: I would “wake,” but the only thing I could see was a single frozen image of my bedroom in daylight. No matter where…

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    Nightlights, Night Terrors, and Things That Stay With You
  • Broken, Unseen but Writing and still here, for now.

    The world turns, I feel it not, A hollow drum beneath my chest; Each hour lands and passes through, And leaves me emptier than the rest. They speak of light beyond the ridge, But I can barely lift my head; The will to move, to join, to try It sits…

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    Broken, Unseen but Writing and still here, for now.
  • Signed Off, Stepping Back, Starting to Reset

    Signed off work and finally able to pause. Mental health feels lighter, even if just for now. Recovery continues physically, with results settling in — and a few unexpected realisations along the way.

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    Signed Off, Stepping Back, Starting to Reset
  • Navigating Low Days: Finding Balance in Mental Health

    A heavy day. Depression and isolation feel close, and reaching out feels harder than it should. Support is in place, but the work ahead is real. Physically, recovery continues — a quiet contrast to everything else.

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    Navigating Low Days: Finding Balance in Mental Health
  • Back Again, Bruises Gone, Feeling the Difference – Day 11?

    A few quiet days, but solid progress. Bruising has fully cleared, results are settling well, and confidence is growing. Small refinements ahead, but overall feeling good about the direction and the change.

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    Back Again, Bruises Gone, Feeling the Difference – Day 11?
  • Shrinking 😨, Feeling Better, Hydrating for What’s Next 😈🐷🍆 – Day Seven

    A better day. Cleaning helped lift my mood, swelling is settling, and hydration becomes the focus. Still leaning toward more in future — and honestly, the process so far has been unexpectedly enjoyable.

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    Shrinking 😨, Feeling Better, Hydrating for What’s Next 😈🐷🍆  – Day Seven
  • The Urge Is Real, The Rules Are Clear, I’m Stuck In The Middle – Day Six

    Anxiety is high and frustration even higher. Being told “no” has flipped a switch I don’t usually have. Exploring what asexuality means for me, and trying to channel the energy into something more constructive.

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    The Urge Is Real, The Rules Are Clear, I’m Stuck In The Middle – Day Six
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Hi I’m ᗷIOᑎIᑕᗷEᗩᖇᑌK, a fifty-year-old gay man, product manager, technology enthusiast, science fiction fan, and proud leather bear. After losing my partner, living through significant trauma, and facing depression, anxiety, and hidden disability, I’ve found myself on a journey of healing and rediscovery. The “ᗷIOᑎIᑕ” comes from my two artificial hips, but it’s also become a reminder that we’re all capable of rebuilding.

This blog is my safe space.

Much of what I write is deeply personal and reflects how I experienced a moment, not an attempt to define someone else’s intentions or tell the whole story. If my experiences help someone else feel a little less alone—or simply encourage a moment of reflection—then sharing them has been worthwhile.

Sometimes people may recognise themselves, or believe a post is about them. If you do, I simply ask that you read it with kindness and keep it to yourself. These posts are not written to blame, shame or hurt anyone. They are part of my own healing, helping me understand my thoughts and feelings in a way that words spoken aloud often cannot.

Thank you for giving me the space to do that.

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