Tired But Trying: The Quiet Fight Against Depression
By Aaron J. Hathorn
 
There is a level of depression so heavy, so private, and so exhausting that you can barely put it into words. It is the kind of pain that does not show up in dramatic breakdowns. It shows up in silence. In stillness. In the moments when you look completely fine to everyone else, but inside you feel like you are slowly fading out of your own life.
 
You know this feeling all too well.
It is waking up tired even after sleeping.
It is dragging yourself through the day while carrying a weight no one else can see.
It is sitting in a room full of people and still feeling completely alone.
It is losing interest in things that used to make you feel alive.
It is inhaling sadness so often that it becomes normal, familiar, and expected.
And the worst part is how hard you work to hide it.
 
You smile so people stop asking questions.
You laugh to keep others comfortable.
You function because responsibilities do not disappear when your heart is breaking.
You show up every day even though your mind is begging for a break you cannot even describe.

And if someone you love is battling this same darkness, this book finally gives you the understanding you have been missing.
 
✅ It works-You will feel seen in a way that breaks the isolation depression creates. Your heart will feel lighter the moment you realize these words match your hidden struggle.
 
✅ It is easy-You will feel safe while reading. There is no pressure, no judgment, and no weight added to your already full mind. You will feel clarity and comfort that settles you from the inside out.
 
✅ You can absolutely overcome this-You will feel hope returning. You will feel strength rising. You will remember that you still have a future, and you still have a self worth fighting for.
 
Inside, you will also find a list of free resources to support your emotional and mental well being as you continue navigating this battle with courage and honesty.
 
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