But will I be like this forever?

But will I be like this forever? 

Which therapist has not heard some version of these words over the course of their career? An astute child may question if they will ever be able to easily make friends. 

An introspective teen may question if they will ever reach an emotional calm that can foster a healthy relationship with their siblings. 

A seeking adult may question if they will ever be able to keep up with the demands of daily life without falling prey to overwhelm. 

Forever is the right now in the mind of anyone struggling. The doors to the beyond are shut tight with windows shuttered in the face of difficulty. No light comes through, spreading the illusion that this is it. Right here. This is forever. 

Change comes in pieces, tiny fragments that slip into place with the deft fingers of work and support. 

Some days, the wind blows the shutters open a crack, and suddenly the dimness breaks and a sliver of tomorrow is visible. 

Will it be like this forever? 

One day at a time. Just one day at a time