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Belongs to: Mom and Son React to Hurt by Johnny Cash
I’ve seen so many reactions and interpretations of this song, but this one in particular was such a strong message for my current life situation. Your mom is such an amazing analyst, I really want to see more of her insights. I’ve conquered so much, so early, creating things that no one else had before, but in recent times I’ve crumbled into anxiety and depression paralysis, which made projects I’d finish in days into months of struggle. I currently feel like a shell of what I once was, which brings the regrets of decisions I’ve made which turned my empire into dirt. I know it’s still here somewhere inside. The real challenge is to find it again.
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Thank you for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed watching the video reaction too, and this song is so powerful.
When you have had a difficult past, the effects can last for a long time and that can really sap our energy, leaving little time or energy for projects previously enjoyed.
This isn’t a failure, just a time to regroup, to take care of yourself and those projects will still be waiting for you like a friend you see after a long time but when you see them, it’s like no time has passed.
Give yourself some grace and compassion, friend 
That hollowed out feeling is SO real. And how couldn’t it be? This part of your life where you (quite deservedly) found pride, happiness, and purpose is gone. When this happens to my creative friends, it hits them HARD because their passions are what guide them. Losing that is a difficult and depressing place to be.
The times in my life when I’ve felt most like how you describe have all been when I’m burned out. Taking the necessary actions of stepping back and stepping away from things was always rough. But it was also a time for me to learn to be more honest with myself. It was a time for me to understand more deeply who I am and what I need. Sometimes I needed a break. Sometimes I needed a change.
Obv I don’t know anything about you beyond what you’ve written here, but I feel for you. I hope you find your passion again.
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