Why this Blog?

This is therapy. Well, not really.

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When I was 34, I finally got an appointment with a therapist. After sharing a bit about myself, he recommended long-term therapy—maybe one or two years—because he could see I had deep-rooted issues. But that didn’t align with my life plans. You see, I’m a nomad. I haven’t spent more than a year or two in one place since I left home for college. The longest I’ve stayed anywhere was three years, and by the end of that, I was miserable. So when the therapist suggested long-term therapy, I told him I couldn’t commit—I was about to leave to work on a cruise ship.

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He wasn’t wrong about my issues, though. I know they’re there, and for the longest time, I wore them like a trophy. I had problems, but I kept moving forward, and that made me proud of myself in a strange way.

But lately, I’ve stopped moving forward.

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I believe in the Universe. I believe everything happens for a reason, and maybe it’s a good thing that I’ve paused. Maybe now is the time to rest. So I’ve pitched a tent, built a fire, and I’m sitting here with all my issues, trying to get to know them.

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This isn’t real therapy. If you’ve found this page because you’re not doing well, I strongly recommend seeking a real therapist who can offer professional help. For me, physically, I’m still wandering the world, and I’m too broke to afford online therapy. So this is my way of working through things.

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I wanted to share this in the hope that we could build something like a self-help community. If nothing else, maybe you’ll read parts of this blog and feel less alone because you see yourself in my words.

This isn’t a “how-to” blog. I don’t have the solutions to my problems, so I can’t give you advice—at least not yet. The goal is to analyze my issues, have an honest conversation with them, and hopefully part ways. I imagine they don’t want to be tied to me any more than I want them slowing me down.

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If you decide to join me by the campfire, welcome! My name is Andy, and here are some glimpses of my life…

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