As someone who’s diagnosed with depression and then got diagnosed with cancer, I often asked myself the same question, even more so when I was going through cancer treatment. When you are absolutely miserable and struggling, it’s really hard to find any good reason even if they exist. In extreme moments of pain, I forgot the things that were important me and was willing to leave them all behind, except for one.

I wasn’t willing to transfer and expand my pain onto those I cared about.

Once I started to feel a little better, I rediscovered more good reasons to keep living. I felt fortunate to still be alive to share such lovely moments with those I care about, whether it was good food with friends or kisses with my cat.

In moments of darkness, it seems to last forever. But nothing is ever truly permanent. The dark days will past, giving way to brighter ones. Live for better times when it gets dark, and cherish the good times while it lasts.