Sometimes Victory is Just Getting Through the Day

I had to go to work early this morning and I still had last night on my mind.  I knew that today was going to be a day I just had to get through.  And I did.  I had to fight the depression, the lethargy.  I knew that the changes that returning to work would bring had the potential to put a serious strain on my coping mechanisms.

I had been hoping to have the time to catch up on all that has changed at work.  No such luck.  The basic business strategy has changed and it is a challenge to keep everyone on point.  I also have the challenge of learning to relate to everyone at work again.  While most have forgotten what it is like to have me around, some seem to have forgotten that I was out of work at all.  The learning curve has been intense.

I knew that the change of returning to work would be difficult.  The anxiety and anger have been difficult to keep in check at times.  When it gets tough, I think about my family.  It helps tremendously.  Spending time with my wife and daughter, blogging and advocating for local veterans help me remain positive and leave me feeling fulfilled.  I don't know where I would be without my friends and family.  I know for certain that I wouldn't be sitting here writing this.

So...Here's to Victory.