(4) I have finished a book and I was so happy and so proud of myself, I actually cried trears of joy. And I wanted to share that with someone. I wanted someone to say they were proud of me. I went to tell my mom But she only shrugged and said "okay" and when I asked if she was proud...

I am proud of you! I root for you! Keep reading. Saw below you picked up discworld - read! They are so good, and there is so much to feel between the lines. I still like to think that some of those books had part in saving me from myself, for I felt understood while entertained. 🥰

Mom of a young adult who also struggles with mental health here - *I'm* proud of you. That's a huge step toward being where you want to be in life, and it wasn't the easiest thing to do!

This is AMAZING! I've had smaller periods of depression related reader's block, and it was scary and painful. If it had lasted longer I would have been so miserable. Well done, you! Stardust is a great gateway back into reading. The movie version is as wonderful as the book imnsho. Read on!!!!

I’m so glad you could finish that book! I get it- it’s amazing to be able to reclaim something that you thought had gone.

(5) ...or happy for me she said "I mean it's only a book" But it's not just a book. It's Neil Gaiman's Stardust. A most wonderful book. A most wonderful story to read when you are in desperate need to discover your love of reading again. She didn't understand.