Reading books is the life raft that keeps me afloat in a sea of depression. To put it less theatrically: I’m going through a lot, books have made it infinitely better.

I feel you on so many levels. When a lot of friends I know, identify this habit of mine to read books as "boring", it genuinely helps me remain sane. I remember being very emotional once back at the University. I decided to go to the library, and took a book in my hand. I kept devouring each and every page until I was finished with it. By the end of the evening, I felt as if I was whole new person, I never felt so much at peace. Books are my best friend. I think one of the main reasons why I survived my abusive, nightmere-ish childhood, and dared to dream high and fly high despite my circumstances was because of books. They kept me alive, and pushed me to dream big.

Hugs to you

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