Thank you for the note, and for sharing, and for being here with us. 3

Oof. So good.

Another perfect chapter, in-character but more depth on Sakura's part, I love it. I also love the bit of strain on her and Naruto's friendship; that's realistic, too! Great chapter.

Oh man, I just love this first chapter. Feels like a real in-character Sakura with real depth, too, a difficult balance to find. Great writing too, the wet cement and other analogies really helped put us in the moment and mood.

I found this story when I really needed it. Thank you for articulating what it felt like in my head.

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This. When people ask about depression and anxiety, it is easier to tell them textbook answers to make them somewhat understand. What it really is-lying unmoving for hours on end staring blankly at the ceiling, feeling detached while surrounded with friends, the too much feeling and not feeling at all, the crushing weight in your chest, the emptiness, the not really being sad, the wanting the world to stop-is difficult to explain. All the while you do not cry, do not feel like crying because no you're not freaking sad, but when you do, when you have that rare breakdown, your sobs are wracking and unstoppable and incomprehensible. Friends help. Medication helps. But it never really goes away.

This is one story that I felt deeply. I have anxiety and not depression but I felt these thoughts Sakura expressed so strongly. I'm in tears because this was written so well (I'm not sad though haha). Thank you for this amazing story!

I have never felt what i feel penned down so well. Even now i can't find the words to describe just how much I just... relate.

Wow this was...it hit home haha. As I was reading it I recognized something so familiar I just couldn't put my finger on it. But halfway through I realized that I really related to this in the sense that this is what depression really felt like. Just wanting to lay around all day and I think you really captured the essence of it. It's always really hard explaining what it feels like to people who can't relate, but I'm really glad I came across this! I recently found that writing from personal experiences is super fun and very relaxing. It really gets the feelings out, and it's actually fun to reread because it's also in this fantasy world with characters you love. This was fantastic, I hope to see more from you!

I so love your writing style. And I so love the deep meaning of everything you write. And of course, I so loved this story.

soo good.

This was a beautiful peace. Very moving. I diffenetely feel a very raw emotion to all of this and I want to thank you for sharing this with the community. I certainly can relate to this and it reminds me of how grateful I am to have people in my life that can help me through the haze. Excellent writing, well done my friend.

Thank you so much for writing this. It's beautiful, and horrifyingly accurate and relatable. Thank you.

Thank you so much for the end author's note.