Feeling especially grateful for my local gym. via /r/gratitude

I've been dealing with severe depression for years. This year I joined a local gym and started taking classes. There is an amazing instructor. She's 60+, knowledgeable, kind, and gently kicks your ass. I started going in July and was struggling, but really trying. Depression ramped up in in August and I couldn't get myself to go. Today I finally got myself to go.

Class was great. I felt better than I have in a while. Then she came up to me after and said, "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. I'm glad you're back." My heart y'all. It made my day.

I'm so grateful that a relative stranger cared enough to offer me some kind words. Thanks, Sabrina.