In January, I firmly believed that my family and I needed to return back the United States for an extended period of time. We were visiting the States, but our thoughts and hearts were preparing to return back to Indonesia.

That sensation, that feeling for letting go of something that was so familiar was tough for me. It was more devastating for my wife and kiddos. My wife and I had lived overseas for 12 years. Four of our five children were born overseas.

As I was returning "home," I was asking my children to leave the only home that they really knew.

There was denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally ...

Acceptance.

We still cycle back into depression on occasion. I am sure we will for months (and maybe years) to come.

Even last night, I cried with my wife as I grieved a life that I truly loved, and grieved a part of my current life that I am struggling with (unemployment).

But I am choosing joy. It is a hard choice, but a choice none the less.

I have appreciated the opportunity to vent through my Steemit posts. Writing has become a therapeutic experience. I hope I have been available to help others who are struggling through tough situations.

I am still rough around the edges, and there are still things that I am working through. But that's ok!

And it is ok if you re still rough around the edges too.

Let's be a community that supports one another, and comes to each others' aid. Let's be a community that outsiders look at and want to join. Let's keep pressing on our individuals and as a united group.

Let's keep Steeming!

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