Friend-This word makes me feel positively happy because I have a friend! In fact I have several friends. I was never a person who made friends easily, and I lost what few friends I had during my years of severe depression. In the last year and a half I have relearned social skills, and gained a few new ones. As a result, I have slowly built up a network of friends that I value a great deal.

Fun – This word makes me feel positively happy because I have discovered that life is fun – even when things are going awry – if you can keep a positive outlook. There are those random – but amusing – moments that cause me to laugh. There is fun found in spending time with family. Having a meal with family and/or friends can be full of laughter, jokes, and fun. I have fun sitting, and staring at my fish. Having fun when times are hard helps ease my pain, and stress. Fun makes life easier.

Future – This word makes me feel positively happy because I do have a future. For a long time, I did not even want a future. I was so sad, angry, and in pain that I could not see living that way. When I did think about the type of future that was in store for me, the picture that came to mind was a very bleak one. I am not sure what the future holds for me now, but I am excited about it.