Are you doing okay?

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I'm doing fine. It isn't easy, but I'm okay.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, it's a constant struggle. But I'm getting there.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I wish someone asked more often. Because every day is difficult.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, sometimes, I'm really not sure. But I'm so glad you asked.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, not today. Just, not today.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I'm doing my best.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I am. But I wish you knew how much effort it takes to be okay.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I'm so exhausted from trying. But I'm never, ever, going to stop trying.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, just because I'm not the mess I was a year ago, doesn't mean it gets any easier.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I'm not always sure how I'm doing this, how I get by. But I am. And I'm doing okay.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I'm done with being trouble to anyone but myself. Because life goes on. And I want yours to, too.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, you really don't need to worry about me. I worry about me enough. And I'm okay.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I'm doing so much better than I was before. Because I've learnt how not to let everything hurt.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I stopped writing because that's the only time when I'm honest. And it hurts too much when I write.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, sometimes I disappear. And that's because sometimes I need time to regulate myself. Because I've learnt how, and I practice it every day.

If someone asked, are you doing okay?

I'd say, I'm doing just fine. I'm doing just fine.