Hope is the thing with feathers…

“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all –
And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –
And sore must be the storm –
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm –
I’ve heard it in the chillest land –
And on the strangest Sea –
Yet – never – in Extremity,
It asked a crumb – of me –

Emily Dickinson

Studies show that 30–50% of patients experience clinically significant depressive symptoms within the first year after craniotomy, with the risk highest in the first few weeks to months. This is especially true if the surgery was for a brain tumor or other neurological condition, where the trauma, changes in brain chemistry, and situational stressors can trigger depression.

“Dr. Google”

Yep. Just hit this rut in the road, realizing it last night: lethargy, irritability, loss of interest, loss of motivation.

So, it’s time to turn to Hope. This blog post is for me, but it’s for you, too.

Some of the videos I’ve created about Hope: