tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post8354360428007448879..comments2023-11-26T08:55:00.075-05:00Comments on Steph Su Reads: The (Un)State of My MindSteph Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834692034486125015noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-60412848794804181602013-07-25T18:01:31.566-04:002013-07-25T18:01:31.566-04:00This is such a brave post, Steph, and I admire you...This is such a brave post, Steph, and I admire you for posting it. I really hope everything gets better for you soon. To me, your travels always look stunning. Hopefully one day you'll be able to enjoy them to the fullest, but until then just take your time. Chloe @ YA Booklover Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967810677731923851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-40567922627838621392013-07-25T02:50:16.083-04:002013-07-25T02:50:16.083-04:00Steph, you are incredibly talented and brave young...Steph, you are incredibly talented and brave young woman! (as the many people above agree). I hope your local pool sees some of you this summer. I don't know about you, but it's always been a source of comfort for me. Keep on keeping on.<br />CaseyCaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11665948453520415021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-86181021957179010132013-07-25T02:20:29.372-04:002013-07-25T02:20:29.372-04:00Steph, sending you hugs from Singapore! Thank you ...Steph, sending you hugs from Singapore! Thank you for sharing this beautifully-written post with us. And thank you for letting me glimpse your travels through the postcards that you’ve sent, I appreciate hearing about your adventures. I hope you’re finding comfort in your home and with your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-48480678693010099712013-07-25T01:55:49.594-04:002013-07-25T01:55:49.594-04:00Ahh, Steph! *hugs* I'm so sorry. You'll be...Ahh, Steph! *hugs* I'm so sorry. You'll be in my prayers.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321758826842457432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-64959639689196378012013-07-24T18:51:47.694-04:002013-07-24T18:51:47.694-04:00*hugs*. Thanks for telling us. *hugs*. Thanks for telling us. Janicuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680150271398341576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-27391690696601721952013-07-24T17:12:20.879-04:002013-07-24T17:12:20.879-04:00Thank you for sharing, if you ever jaunt out to Ma...Thank you for sharing, if you ever jaunt out to Manhattan come hang out!jonyangorghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477612124013290363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-26994248964544220702013-07-24T11:12:14.528-04:002013-07-24T11:12:14.528-04:00Steph, this must have been a hard post to write an...Steph, this must have been a hard post to write and it's hard for me to read it, seeing you suffer, because I care about you. Depression (there I wrote the word) is nothing to be ashamed of. So many creative, intelligent people suffer from it and there are good treatments for it. My friends who got help (medication and therapy) have gone on to lead happier, productive lives. After weening my second child I got postpartum depression for months, and it was awful. I was unable to see it for what it was at the time. You will get through this but do get professional help. As for your blogging, your reviews and posts are still wonderful to read. Thanks for trusting us by sharing. Your post may help others who suffer and need help too. Big hug!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-6972798379787994262013-07-24T09:09:17.938-04:002013-07-24T09:09:17.938-04:00I'm glad you came home and hope you feel bette...I'm glad you came home and hope you feel better soon.Zodiactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818980153643232043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-42479842888722638932013-07-24T05:25:07.645-04:002013-07-24T05:25:07.645-04:00Hi Steph,
As an author who follows your exceptiona...Hi Steph,<br />As an author who follows your exceptional book blogs as a sort of mercenary pursuit in the eventual hopes that you'll read something I've written and like it (along with a shared passion for YA), I never comment to avoid being one of those self-promoting alienating types. <br />But this time, I have to say something. I've lived your emotional exhaustion and despair now for many years. Stubbornly drug free after one too many futile hospitalisations/counselling sessions/numbing binges. It seems an awfully trite thing to say, but wait, be patient, ride it out, it will not last. Eventually, those grey, oppressive clouds will lift, if only briefly, and the sun will once again light your way. You will know then, that you can absolutely pick yourself up and find a way to keep going. Maybe, someday, after you've kept at it, you will discover your love of every minute returns and the blackness becomes fleeting. <br />I am with you every step of your journey, rooting you on and hoping, that like me, you find a special method of coping. For me, it is books. Those that I read and the worlds I create where I am powerful and not crippled by sadness and anxiety. <br />I don't need to tell you to be brave, I know you are already :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119060570363928843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-52813346489675477322013-07-24T03:49:44.562-04:002013-07-24T03:49:44.562-04:00We've never met, but I've always enjoyed r...We've never met, but I've always enjoyed reading your blogs, whether they were about your travels or book reviews or anything. I think you were very brave to post this. You're not alone and I hope things get better for you soon.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727580109068393725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-55880720970469210622013-07-23T23:48:46.521-04:002013-07-23T23:48:46.521-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about all this, Steph. I ...I'm so sorry to hear about all this, Steph. I really hope everything gets better soon, we all do.Criticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724267115831445441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-27444218720613936382013-07-23T15:35:05.115-04:002013-07-23T15:35:05.115-04:00Steph <3! I think you're incredibly brave f...Steph <3! I think you're incredibly brave for sharing something so personal. I've had similar moments as well, though not as pronounced and I hope that you'll get through all of this. Sending positive vibes over! :DJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049528405493946804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-44667236487564054232013-07-23T12:57:06.424-04:002013-07-23T12:57:06.424-04:00Oh Steph <3 I think you did a very brave thing ...Oh Steph <3 I think you did a very brave thing by being your true self and sharing this with us. I'll be praying for you and sending positivity to you in my thoughts! <3Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-21277823848199412072013-07-23T12:30:24.869-04:002013-07-23T12:30:24.869-04:00Steph.
<3Steph.<br /><br /><3Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-59903193645179564382013-07-23T11:22:32.025-04:002013-07-23T11:22:32.025-04:00You are so brave for posting this and I know you w...You are so brave for posting this and I know you will get better! Just take one day at a time. You should focus on yourself now and know that traveling/blogging/writing will be here when you can get back to it. We'll be here too :)Simply_Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436996813673801003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-27896778669094396842013-07-23T10:08:15.444-04:002013-07-23T10:08:15.444-04:00Hey Steph,
I'm sorry that you're going th...Hey Steph,<br /><br />I'm sorry that you're going through this. You may decide that medication isn't for you, but I hope you do find something that works for you. Living through the fog sucks. There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but there is help when you're ready for it.Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-66776367111224494792013-07-23T10:04:02.942-04:002013-07-23T10:04:02.942-04:00Thank you for sharing this very personal post. I&#...Thank you for sharing this very personal post. I'm glad that you feel comfortable enough with sharing your experience with your readers. Sometimes just getting the words out even if there are no answers and no solutions can be freeing. But as a writer, I'm sure you already know that. Joli @ Actin' Up with Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138382897032222312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-38887752725568153152013-07-23T08:39:07.034-04:002013-07-23T08:39:07.034-04:00*hugs* I'm terribly sorry you had to cut your ...*hugs* I'm terribly sorry you had to cut your travels short and return home. I'm sorry the darkness is creeping in but you're strong enough to fight it back, even if that involves outside help. And, even though it might not feel like it right now, it gets better. *more hugs*Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-78847307519244402742013-07-23T07:27:32.820-04:002013-07-23T07:27:32.820-04:00Hi Steph,
You probably don't remember me, I w...Hi Steph,<br /><br />You probably don't remember me, I went to college with you once. I just want to say that I enjoyed your China photos and China moments and have always thought you were a fun, interesting, and (most importantly) unique person to be around. And I hope that you get through all of this OK.<br /><br />Best,Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945695722777066209noreply@blogger.com